California Black Sliced Olives Canned from Japan
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.
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
• Document curing process to prove saline preservation and black color development
• Check for heavy metal contaminants in cans per FDA guidelines