Red Pepper Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from Japan
Green olives stuffed with red pepper paste or strips, place packed in brine within 1 kg drained weight containers. HTS 2005.70.16.00 applies to these quota-limited stuffed green olives in saline for retail sale. Excludes vinegar preservation per heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm 'place packed' status meaning no further processing needed; quota tracking essential
• Common issue: incorrect drained weight measurement leading to reclassification
• Include lab analysis for color/saline