Black Ripe Olives in Metal Tin from Japan
Sliced black ripe olives preserved in saline brine, sealed in airtight metal tins. These non-green olives are prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen, and exclude canned products, aligning with HTS 2005.70.70.00 for olives in airtight metal containers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure metal containers are airtight but not classified as 'canned' (typically under pressure/heat-processed); use entry docs to differentiate
• Test for pH and salt content to confirm saline preservation meets HTS criteria and FDA standards
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'canned' which shifts to higher-duty subheadings