2005.70.18.00/Pimento Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed/Japan

Pimento Stuffed Green Olives Place Packed from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify drained weight per container does not exceed 1 kg to qualify under this subheading; provide lab analysis if challenged

• Ensure labeling specifies 'green olives stuffed with pimento in saline solution' and includes country of origin for FDA compliance

• Avoid misclassification as vinegar-preserved (2005.90) by confirming no acetic acid in the brine solution via certificate of analysis