Almond Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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