Canned Black Olives in Brine Not Pitted from Japan
Whole black olives preserved in a saline solution, canned, and not pitted, suitable for use in salads, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes. Classified under HTS 2005.70.50 as olives in saline solution, not green, canned, and not pitted. Meets chapter requirements for preserved vegetables other than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify olives are black (not green) and in saline brine, not vinegar, with documentation confirming not pitted status
• Provide lab analysis if needed to confirm saline solution composition and compliance with food safety standards like FDA
• Avoid misclassification as pitted olives (2005.70.60) by ensuring whole pits are intact; check container labeling