Whole Garlic-Stuffed Green Olives in Large Brine Containers from Japan
Spanish-style whole green olives stuffed with garlic cloves, packed in saline solution in containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight. Meets HTS 2005.70.25.20 criteria as green, whole, stuffed olives preserved in brine for bulk import. Not suitable for homogenized or vinegar 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
• Ensure garlic stuffing meets food safety standards with microbial testing reports
• Declare exact drained weight and stuffing type on entry docs
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'sliced' leading to wrong subheading