Canned Black Olives in Brine Large Can from Japan
Large cans of black olives preserved in a saline solution, not pitted, with a drained weight exceeding 0.3 kg per container. These are ripe olives prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen, and canned for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2005.70.50.30 due to the container size, non-green color, and unpitted form.
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
• Verify drained weight exceeds 0.3 kg per container with lab testing documentation; ensure olives are confirmed non-green via color analysis
• Check for any added vinegar which could reclassify; provide brine composition certificates to avoid acetic acid misclassification