Black Ripe Olives in Metal Tin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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