Gaeta Olives in Glass Jar

Pitted Gaeta olives, dark purple-black in color, brined in saline and packed in airtight glass jars. Not green, not vinegar-preserved, and not frozen or canned, these qualify under HTS 2005.70.70.00 for retail-packed olives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.12.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If green and in glass/metal

Color distinction (green vs. non-green) determines the specific subheading within saline olives.

2005.99.50Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If preserved otherwise (e.g., oil)

Non-saline preparations like oil-packed olives shift to 'other prepared vegetables'.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen temporarily during processing

Any freezing disqualifies from heading 2005, moving to frozen vegetables in Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificate of analysis showing saline-only preservation to prevent reclassification

Check container seals for airtight compliance during inspection to avoid quarantine

Register with FDA prior to import and ensure bilingual labeling for allergens like pits

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