Canned Minced Niçoise Olives in Brine from Mexico
Small black Niçoise olives from France, minced and preserved in canned saline solution. HTS 2005.70.60.60 applies to these chopped non-green olives prepared without vinegar or freezing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with nutritional info and allergen statements (olives may contain pits) per FDA rules
• Conduct brine salinity tests if challenged, as saline solution is key to this classification
• Separate shipments of mixed whole/chopped to avoid average classification issues