Spanish Black Olives Canned in Salt Brine Not Pitted from China
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.
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
• 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