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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pitted but not stuffed
Unstuffed pitted green olives in saline have a distinct subheading.
If green but in vinegar with larger containers
Vinegar-packed green olives, even stuffed, go to heading 2009 with size variations.
If sold as part of a snack food set with crackers
Assortment packs with non-olive components may classify as prepared meals or snacks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure color is verified as green; fading during storage could lead to reclassification disputes
• Maintain chain of custody docs showing saline-only preservation, no added acids
• For organic claims, provide certification to leverage preferential duty rates if applicable
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.
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.
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.
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.