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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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