Broken California Black Olives Canned in Saline

Canned broken black olives from California varieties, packed in saline solution and explicitly covered as 'other, including wedged or broken' in 2005.70.60.70. Not green and preserved without vinegar, these are ready for consumer use.

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 intact whole olives

Whole forms are separated in 2005.70.60.10, reserving 2005.70.60.70 for broken or wedged.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 35%

If in airtight containers with vegetables

Olives mixed with other vegetables in cans fall under heading 2006 for vegetable mixtures.

1905.90.10Lower: 25% vs 35%

If sold as part of a snack set with breadsticks

When packaged as a retail set with non-vegetable items, it becomes an unprepared food preparation under 1905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document varietal (e.g

California black) and brine composition to support HTS 2005.70.60.70 classification

Ensure phytosanitary certificates for olive imports to clear USDA inspections smoothly