Pitted Almond-Stuffed Green Olives in Brine from Japan
Green olives with pits removed and stuffed with almonds, packed in saline solution for preservation, under HTS 2005.70.25 as other green pitted or stuffed olives in saline. This excludes primary stuffed varieties but captures unique fillings like almonds.
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
• Include ingredient breakdown showing almonds as stuffing to differentiate from plain pitted and support 'other stuffed' claim
• Ensure containers specify net drained weight of olives to comply with preservation labeling standards
• Avoid mixed brines with vinegar traces, as this shifts to heading 2006 per chapter notes