Manzanilla Green Olives in Salt Brine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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