Seville Pitted Green Olives in Bulk Brine Container from Japan
Seville variety green olives, whole pitted and immersed in saline brine, in large containers surpassing 8 kg drained weight. Classified under HTS 2005.70.25.10 for bulk, green, pitted, saline-preserved olives excluding vinegar or freezing methods.
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 origin certificates confirming Spanish or Mediterranean sourcing common for this variety
• Ensure no acetic acid traces to avoid shift to vinegar-preserved categories
• Document processing as 'prepared otherwise than by vinegar' explicitly on manifests