Whole Pitted Green Olives in Brine Bulk Jar from China
These are whole green olives, pitted and preserved in a saline solution, packed in large containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight for bulk use. They fall under HTS 2005.70.25.10 as green, pitted olives in saline solution, not stuffed, in containers over 8 kg drained weight, prepared otherwise than by vinegar. Ideal for food service or processing industries.
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
• Verify drained weight exceeds 8 kg per container and confirm saline solution preservation to qualify under this subheading
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling meets US food import standards for allergens and country of origin
• Avoid misclassification as stuffed olives (2005.70.25.20) by confirming no fillings like pimentos