Pitted Green Olives in Brine from Japan
These are green olives that have been pitted and preserved in a saline solution, classified under HTS 2005.70.25 as green olives in saline solution that are pitted but not stuffed with ingredients like pimentos. They meet the criteria for 'other' pitted or stuffed green olives in saline, excluding those specifically stuffed.
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 the olives are green in color and preserved solely in saline solution without vinegar or acetic acid to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming pitted status and no stuffing to comply with 'other' subheading requirements
• Ensure proper labeling of net weight and brine composition to prevent customs holds on preservation method