Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives from China
Gourmet green olives stuffed with blue cheese, place packed in saline, ≤1 kg drained per container. Fits 2005.70.18.00 for stuffed green olives in saline. Cheese enhances flavor without changing vegetable classification.
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
• Blue cheese requires strict temperature control <4°C to prevent spoilage
• Allergen declaration for dairy essential on commercial invoice
• Customs may weigh olives vs stuffing; ensure olives >50% by weight