Whole Pitted Kalamata-Style Green Olives 500g Can

Variety mimicking Kalamata but green in color, whole pitted olives in saline brine, canned at 500g with drained weight <8kg. Classified under HTS 2005.70.25.46 for 'other' whole pitted green olives in small retail containers. Excludes stuffed varieties and meets non-vinegar preservation criteria.

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.

2005.70.25.70Same rate: 35%

If olives are black or dark in color

Color determines subheading; black pitted olives in saline ≤8kg go to the black olives category.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar-based preservation shifts to heading 2001 for vegetables prepared with vinegar.

2005.70.60Same rate: 35%

If not pitted (whole with pits)

Unpitted green olives in saline use the non-pitted subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document brine composition (saltwater only, no acetic acid >0.5%) and color verification to prevent misclassification as black olives (2005.70.25.70)

Include drained weight declaration on invoice; common pitfall is under-declaring leading to audits

Comply with FDA prior notice for olives; test for compliance with U.S. salinity standards to avoid detention