Whole Pitted Black Olives in Brine Jar from Japan
These are whole black olives with pits removed, preserved in a saline solution in a glass jar for retail sale. They are not green in color and not canned, fitting under HTS 2005.70.75.10 as olives in saline solution, other than canned, whole pitted. The product is prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen, excluding heading 2006 products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify olives are whole and pitted, in saline solution, not green, and packaged in jars or plastic (not cans) to qualify under 2005.70.75.10
• Provide lab analysis confirming saline preservation and color to avoid reclassification to green olives or vinegar products
• Label net weight, ingredients, and country of origin clearly; watch for EU origin quotas on olives