Italian Black Olives Whole Canned in Saline Solution from China
Authentic Italian black olives canned in saline, not pitted, for use in pasta and antipasti. Classified in HTS 2005.70.50 due to saline preservation, canned form, black color, and whole pits.
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
• Obtain PDO certification docs if claiming Italian origin for potential preferences
• Test for brine salinity to confirm not vinegar-based
• Avoid packing in sets with other foods, which could change to prepared food headings