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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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