Gourmet Whole Green Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese from China
Artisanal whole green olives stuffed with creamy blue cheese, preserved in saline solution in small 8 kg max drained weight jars. Classified precisely under HTS 2005.70.25.50 for whole stuffed green olives in saline, not containing vinegar. A premium cocktail garnish.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain dairy import permit and pasteurization certs for cheese stuffing, as it introduces animal product regulations
• Ensure cheese is fully integrated as stuffing; visible cheese pieces may classify as a prepared food set
• Refrigeration requirements post-import must be noted to avoid spoilage claims during customs hold