Organic Sliced Black Olives in Saline

Organic canned sliced black olives preserved in saline solution, certified free of pesticides. Sliced for convenience in healthy salads and vegan dishes; classified under 2005.70.60.50 for form, color, and preservation method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.70.60Same rate: 35%

If organic but whole/pitted

Organic status doesn't change heading, but whole form uses non-sliced subheading.

2009.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in tomato sauce or juice

Olives in tomato-based preparations classify under vegetable juices of 2009.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved and refrigerated

Temporarily preserved olives (e.g., in brine but not final canned) go to 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USDA organic certification and equivalence for foreign imports

Test for salinity levels to confirm not vinegared (over 0.5% acetic acid)

Avoid bulk import misclassification; ensure retail canning for this code