Chopped Gaeta Olives Canned in Saline from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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