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California Black Sliced Olives Canned

Canned sliced California black olives in saline solution, harvested and cured for a mild flavor. Used widely in Italian and Mexican cuisine; fits 2005.70.60.50 as sliced, canned, non-green olives in brine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.60Same rate: 37.5%

If pitted whole, not sliced

Pitted but unsliced black olives in cans use the prior 'other' subheading.

2005.99.50Higher: 45.6% vs 37.5%

If preserved with vinegar

Vinegar or acetic acid preserved olives shift to subheading 2005.99.

1604.20.40.00Higher: 47.5% vs 37.5%

If made into a paste or puree

Olive pastes or finely chopped preparations classify as fish/veg pastes under 1604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document curing process to prove saline preservation and black color development

• Check for heavy metal contaminants in cans per FDA guidelines