Gaeta Olives in Glass Jar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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