Garlic Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from China
Place packed green olives stuffed with garlic cloves in saline solution, containers ≤1 kg drained weight. Fits HTS 2005.70.16.00 for stuffed green olives in saline, quota-applicable for retail packs. Prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen.
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
• Label with full ingredient list including saline composition; monitor calendar year quota closely
• Pitfall: reclassification if garlic pieces too large, resembling mixed vegetables
• Use FDA prior notice for food safety