Spanish Black Olives Canned in Salt Brine Not Pitted from Japan
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 — 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
• 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