Chopped Spanish Black Olives Canned from China
Spanish Manzanilla or similar black olives, chopped into small pieces and canned in saline brine. This product is classified in HTS 2005.70.60.60 for its minced form, non-green color, and saline preservation method.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain origin certificates for preferential tariff treatment under US trade agreements
• Inspect cans for damage; CBP may reject if brine leakage affects classification proof
• Train staff on HTS notes to differentiate from green or vinegar types