Canned Sliced Black Olives from Mexico

Canned sliced black olives preserved in a saline solution, not green in color, prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. These olives are pitted and sliced for convenience in salads, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes, falling under HTS 2005.70.60.50 due to their specific preparation, packaging in cans, and non-green color.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify olives are black (not green) and sliced, with saline brine documentation to confirm HTS 2005.70.60.50 classification

Ensure cans meet FDA food safety standards; provide certificates of analysis for brine composition and pH levels

Avoid misclassification as green olives (2005.70.40); check color via lab testing to prevent duty disputes

Canned Sliced Black Olives from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2005.70.60.50