Whole Pitted Niçoise Olives in Brine Bottle from China
Small, dark Niçoise olives, whole with pits removed, stored in a saline solution within a plastic bottle. This product matches HTS 2005.70.75.10 as non-green, saline-preserved olives, not canned, prepared without vinegar or freezing. Commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.
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
• Document varietal purity and pit removal process to prevent misclassification as unpitted
• Use tamper-evident bottles; declare exact saline concentration to comply with FDA food safety rules
• Avoid bulk imports; this subheading suits retail packs under 5kg to dodge quota issues