Canned Black Olives Small Can

Canned ripe black olives, not pitted, packed in a saline solution in small containers holding 0.3 kg or less drained weight. These are green-cured olives that turn black, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, fitting subheading 2005.70.50.60 due to size, color, and preparation method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.50Same rate: 17.5%

If pitted

Pitted black olives in the same small containers and saline solution fall under 2005.70.50.40.

2005.70.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If containers hold over 0.3 kg drained weight

Larger container sizes for the same non-pitted black olives shift to 2005.70.60.00.

0711.20.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If dried or dehydrated, not in saline solution

Dried olives without liquid preservation are classified under dehydrated vegetables in Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify drained weight does not exceed 0.3 kg per container and confirm olives are not green in color via lab testing if disputed

Provide certificate of analysis showing saline solution (brine) preservation and absence of vinegar or acetic acid

Label containers clearly with drained weight, ingredients, and country of origin to avoid CBP reclassification