Chopped Gaeta Olives Canned in Saline

Gaeta olives, black wrinkled Italian variety, chopped and canned in a saline solution. This fits HTS 2005.70.60.60 as chopped/minced non-green olives preserved in brine, not frozen or vinegar-based.

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 sliced or pitted but not finely chopped/minced

Coarser cuts of black olives are classified as 'other' canned rather than specifically chopped/minced.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If temporarily preserved in brine but not for retail

Provisional preservatives for non-retail use shift to Chapter 7 for vegetables.

2005.70.70.00Same rate: 35%

If not canned but in immediate containers over 8 kg

Non-canned black olives in saline in larger bulk containers fall outside the canned subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use phytosanitary certificates to prove treatment against pests, common for olive imports

Document exact chop size to distinguish from whole forms under 2005.70.60.40

Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; ensure retail-ready cans for correct heading