Canned Black Olives Wedges

Canned black olives cut into wedge shapes and packed in a saline solution, not green in color. These are prepared and preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, fitting subheading 2005.70.60.70 as 'other, including wedged or broken' olives in cans. The saline brine preserves the olives for retail sale.

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.

2005.70Same rate: 35%

If green in color

Green olives in saline solution, even if wedged or canned, fall under 2005.70.40 regardless of form.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If not in saline solution but plain preserved

Olives preserved by other means without saline or vinegar shift to heading 2001 for vegetables prepared otherwise.

0711.20.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried olives, even broken, are classified under 0711 as dried vegetables rather than preserved in liquid.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify olives are black (not green) and in saline solution, not vinegar, to qualify under 2005.70.60.70; provide lab analysis if challenged

Ensure cans meet FDA food safety standards with proper labeling for brine content and net weight

Avoid misclassification as green olives (2005.70.40) by documenting color and processing method