Whole Pitted Kalamata-Style Green Olives 500g Can from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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