Arbequina Spanish Style Pitted Green Olives

Arbequina variety pitted green olives brined in Spanish style per statistical note 1, in retail containers of 8 kg or less drained weight. HTS 2005.70.25.42 covers this as green, whole pitted olives in saline, not vinegar-preserved. Small size and mild flavor make them popular for appetizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.25Same rate: 35%

If California-style rather than Spanish

Statistical note 1 specificity for Spanish style separates it from other pitted styles.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen olives are excluded from heading 2005 and classify under chapter 07.

2005.80.00.00Higher: 40.6% vs 35%

If capers instead of olives

Capers, as other preserved vegetables, have their own subheading.

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