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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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