Minced Kalamata Olives in Brine Canned from China
Canned Kalamata olives, a dark purple-black variety, minced and packed in a saline solution for preservation. Classified under HTS 2005.70.60.60 due to being chopped/minced, non-green, in saline without vinegar, and canned.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm varietal color (non-green) via photos or certificates to prevent disputes over green olive classification
• Include commercial invoice detailing brine composition and processing method to comply with CBP documentation
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'whole' which shifts to 2005.70.60.40