Whole Kalamata-Style Black Olives Tin from China
Small tins of whole black olives styled like Kalamata (dark purple-black), not pitted, in saline solution, ≤0.3 kg drained. Not green-cured green olives, preserved for retail without freezing or vinegar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document brine composition (salt content) to confirm saline solution over other preservatives
• Use precise drained weight scales certified for customs verification
• Watch for mislabeling as 'Greek olives' which might trigger origin scrutiny