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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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