Canned Black Olives Wedges from China
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.
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
• 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