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

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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