Whole Stuffed Green Olives with Pimento in Brine from China
Large whole green olives stuffed with red pimento strips, packed in a saline solution in industrial-sized containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight. These are preserved otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen, and classified under 2005.70.25.20 as whole stuffed green olives in a saline solution for bulk use. The stuffing and container size distinguish them from retail or pitted varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight exceeds 8 kg per container and confirm green color and whole stuffed status via lab testing if needed
• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for preserved vegetables
• Avoid misdeclaration as retail packs to prevent reclassification and penalties