Plain Pitted Kalamata-Style Green Olives from Japan
Kalamata-style green olives that are pitted and preserved in a saline solution without stuffing, classified in HTS 2005.70.25 as other green pitted olives in saline. Their green color and lack of stuffing fit the 'other' category precisely.
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
• Confirm varietal color is green at harvest to stay in this subheading; matured black shifts classification
• Provide salinity level documentation (typically 8-12%) to prove saline preservation method
• Label as 'pitted, unstuffed' to prevent confusion with stuffed 'other' products