Almond Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from China
Green olives stuffed with whole almonds, place packed in saline in small jars under 1 kg drained weight. Classified in HTS 2005.70.16.00 as stuffed green olives in saline solution, place packed for retail within quota. The stuffing qualifies as minor addition per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document stuffing composition to confirm not exceeding minor ingredient limits; track quota usage via Customs
• Avoid pitfall of loose almonds classifying as sets
• Ensure green color verified pre-import