Garlic Stuffed Green Olives in Brine from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for perishable food imports and ensure stuffing material (garlic) meets food safety standards
• Document saline solution composition to distinguish from acetic acid brines, preventing reclassification
• Check for color verification; non-green olives would shift to 2005.70.12.00 or similar