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%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
• 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