Stuffed Spanish Green Olives with Pimento from Japan
Classic Spanish-style green olives stuffed with red pimento strips, pitted, and preserved in a saline brine solution in small retail containers of 8 kg or less drained weight. This product matches HTS 2005.70.25.70 for its green color, Spanish preparation style per statistical note 1, and inclusion of broken or sliced variants. It's a staple for appetizers and martinis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm pimento stuffing complies with color additive regulations under FDA; declare exact drained weight accurately to avoid reclassification
• Use phytosanitary certificates from origin to clear customs smoothly