Spanish Black Olives Canned in Salt Brine Not Pitted

Traditional Spanish black olives canned in a salt saline solution, left whole with pits intact for authentic flavor. Used in tapas and cooking; precisely matches HTS 2005.70.50 for non-green, canned, saline olives not pitted.

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.

2005.70.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If pitted during processing

Removal of pits changes classification to the pitted subheading 2005.70.60 within the same olive category.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If frozen rather than canned

Frozen vegetables including olives are under heading 0710, excluding preserved forms like canned.

2005.99Higher: 21.2% vs 17.5%

If preserved otherwise, e.g., stuffed or in sauce

Stuffed or differently prepared olives go to 2005.99, not specifically saline brined.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit brine composition analysis to distinguish saline from vinegar preservation

Comply with EU or origin country export certs for phytosanitary and residue limits

Watch for reclassification if olives appear pitted during inspection; maintain chain of custody records