Spanish Black Olives Canned in Salt Brine Not Pitted from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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