Sliced Ripe Black Olives in Brine Canned from Japan
Canned ripe black olives sliced and preserved in a saline solution, meeting the criteria for non-green olives under 2005.70.60.70. These 'other' forms include broken or wedged styles, preserved without acetic acid. Ideal for pizzas and salads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis confirming saline preservation and black color to prevent reclassification
• Label containers with country of origin and 'product of' for olives, complying with USDA import requirements
• Watch for common pitfall of overpacking leading to weight disputes at customs