Bulk Pitted Manzanilla Green Olives in Salt Brine from China
Manzanilla variety whole green olives, pitted and stored in a saline brine solution, supplied in industrial containers over 8 kg drained weight. Classified in HTS 2005.70.25.10 due to being green, whole pitted olives in saline, not vinegar-preserved or frozen. Commonly used in large-scale food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct pH and salinity tests to confirm compliance with preservation standards under this HTS code
• Include commercial invoice detailing drained weight, variety, and processing method to avoid customs disputes
• Watch for reclassification if olives show signs of fermentation exceeding typical brine preservation