Whole Pitted Gaeta Olives in Saline Jar from Japan
Gaeta olives, black wrinkled variety, whole pitted and brined in saline solution in a glass jar. Fits HTS 2005.70.75.10 precisely: olives in saline, not green, other than canned, whole pitted form. Not preserved by vinegar or frozen.
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
• Provide brine pH and salt content specs; CBP may test for vinegar adulteration
• Label as 'whole pitted' clearly; mismatches lead to reclassification and penalties
• Source from approved exporters to meet USDA import regulations on olives