Green Unpitted Olives in Brine from China
Whole green olives preserved in a saline solution, not pitted, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid. These fall under HTS 2005.70.12.00 as green olives in saline solution that are not pitted and not from specific excluded categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify olives are green, unpitted, and preserved solely in saline solution to avoid reclassification under pitted or vinegar-based subheadings
• Provide lab analysis confirming no acetic acid content and compliance with FDA food safety standards for preserved vegetables