Pitted Green Olive Pieces Bulk from China
Irregular pieces and broken pitted green olives preserved in saline, in industrial containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight. Under HTS 2005.70.25.30 for 'broken' style green pitted olives in saline solution, distinguishing from whole or stuffed. Not for infant use, avoiding subheading 2005.10 precedence.
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
• Certify pieces result from breaking post-pitting, not raw; check pH for saline preservation
• Pitfall: confusing with 2005.70.25.10 if any stuffing present
• Register facility under Bioterrorism Act