Whole Pitted Black Olives in Brine 1kg Can from China
Large cans of whole pitted black olives preserved in a saline solution, with a drained weight exceeding 0.3 kg per container. These are ripe olives, not green, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid, and canned for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2005.70.60.20 due to the whole pitted form, saline preservation, and container size.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight exceeds 0.3 kg per container with lab testing documentation to match HTS criteria
• Provide certificates confirming saline solution (not vinegar) and non-green ripe olive status to avoid reclassification
• Check for FDA prior notice requirements for canned vegetables and ensure proper lot coding for traceability