Whole Green Olives Stuffed with Red Peppers from China
Classic whole green olives stuffed with roasted red peppers, in saline solution, retail-packed in 8 kg or less drained weight containers. Directly under HTS 2005.70.25.50 as whole stuffed green olives, other than pimento-specific if distinguished. Versatile for salads and martinis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from pimento stuffing in entry docs if non-traditional peppers to secure 'other' status
• Ensure peppers are vegetable-only, no added sugars that could invoke Brix value notes
• Batch testing for color fastness, as fading may indicate improper saline preservation