Whole Pitted Spanish Black Olives in Plastic Tub from Japan
Spanish Manzanilla black olives, depitted whole, in saline brine within a plastic tub for retail. Classified in HTS 2005.70.75.10 as non-green saline olives, not canned, prepared sans vinegar. Popular for antipasti and cocktails.
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
• Confirm tub packaging excludes metal; declare as 'plastic container' on entry docs
• Test for Brix value if any sugar added; exceeds limits may reclassify
• Batch traceability essential due to frequent Spanish olive dumping complaints