Spanish Black Olives Ripe Canned from Mexico
Ripe black olives from Spanish groves, preserved in brine and canned, dark non-green hue. Classified in HTS 2005.70.60 as 'other' canned saline olives, excluding vinegar methods. Processed via lye and oxidation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing method details (e.g
• California-style blackening) to support classification
• Test for salt content (typically 8-12%) to confirm saline preservation