Place-Packed Pitted Green Olives in Brine from China
These are pitted green olives preserved in a saline solution, place-packed into retail containers for direct consumption. They fall under HTS 2005.70.23.00 as green olives in saline solution that are pitted and place-packed, distinguishing them from bulk or non-pitted varieties. The place-packing ensures they are arranged in the container for immediate retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the olives are green, pitted, and place-packed in saline solution to confirm classification under 2005.70.23.00; provide lab analysis if color or packing is disputed
• Ensure containers meet food safety standards with proper labeling for net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to avoid FDA holds