Cheese Stuffed Green Olives in Brine
Green olives stuffed with cheese (e.g., feta or cream cheese), place packed in saline, ≤1 kg drained weight per container. Classified under 2005.70.18.00 as other stuffed green olives in saline solution. Cheese as stuffing keeps it in this vegetable prep heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If black olives stuffed similarly
Black olive equivalents have parallel subheadings.
If cheese is the primary component by weight
If cheese dominates, it may classify as cheese preparations under Chapter 4.
If homogenized vegetable prep for infants
Finely homogenized with ≤250g containers for infant food takes precedence.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Dairy content requires additional FDA import alerts monitoring for pathogens
• Confirm cheese is vegetable-compatible and not principal ingredient to stay in 2005
• Refrigeration during shipping is critical; declare perishable status for proper handling
Related Products under HTS 2005.70.18.00
Pimento Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed
Green olives stuffed with pimento peppers, place packed in a saline solution, each container holding not more than 1 kg drained weight. These are pitted and stuffed olives preserved otherwise than by vinegar, fitting under HTS 2005.70.18.00 due to their green color, saline packing, and retail container size. Not classified under heading 2006 as they are not artichokes or similar.
Garlic Stuffed Green Olives in Brine
Place-packed green olives stuffed with garlic cloves, preserved in a saline solution within containers of ≤1 kg drained weight. This HTS code applies as they are green, pitted/stuffed olives in saline, not vinegar-preserved or frozen. The place-packing ensures minimal liquid for premium presentation.
Almond Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed
Premium green olives stuffed with whole almonds, place packed in saline solution in small containers ≤1 kg drained weight. Classified here for being green, pitted/stuffed, saline-preserved olives not exceeding container limits. Excludes vinegar preservation or freezing.
Red Pepper Stuffed Green Olives in Saline
Green olives pitted and stuffed with red pepper paste or strips, place packed in saline in ≤1 kg drained weight containers. Fits HTS 2005.70.18.00 as 'other' stuffed green olives in saline solution, for retail sale. Distinguished from homogenized or vinegar products.
Onion Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed
Place-packed green olives filled with chopped or whole onions, preserved in saline solution, containers ≤1 kg drained weight. This subheading covers such 'other' stuffed varieties of green olives in saline, excluding those of heading 2006. Place packing minimizes brine for gourmet appeal.
Lemon Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed
Pitted green olives stuffed with lemon peel or paste, preserved in saline and place packed in small ≤1 kg drained containers. Meets criteria for HTS 2005.70.18.00 as other stuffed green olives. Citrus stuffing is common 'other' variety.