Pitted Green Olives in Brine 1kg Jar from Japan
Pitted green olives preserved in a saline solution, packed in a 1kg glass jar with drained weight under 8kg. These are 'other' stuffed or pitted green olives in containers holding 8kg or less, not fitting specific salad or sliced styles under HTS 2005.70.2560. Classified here due to the saline preservation and container size specifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight does not exceed 8kg per container to avoid reclassification; ensure labeling indicates 'product of' origin and saline solution content
• Common pitfall: improper documentation of pitting process leading to customs queries