Pitted Green Olive Pieces Bulk from Japan
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 — 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
• 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