Manzanilla Green Olives in Salt Brine from Japan
Manzanilla variety green olives, whole and unpitted, packed in a salt-based saline solution for preservation. Classified under HTS 2005.70.12.00 for non-pitted green olives in saline, excluding vinegar preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include certificates of origin from EU producers like Spain, common for Manzanilla, to qualify for preferential duties
• Label containers clearly with 'unpitted' and brine composition to prevent CBP reclassification
• Watch for sodium content declarations required by FDA for retail import