Sliced Black Olives in Brine Jar

Sliced ripe black olives preserved in a saline solution, packaged in glass jars for retail sale, not canned. These fall under HTS 2005.70.75.15 as they are non-green olives in saline solution, sliced, and not canned. The preparation method involves brining without vinegar or acetic acid, distinguishing them from pickled varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.02Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If green in color

Green olives in saline solution classify under a separate subheading regardless of form or packaging.

2005.70.75Same rate: 35%

If whole rather than sliced

Non-sliced, non-canned black olives in saline go to the 'whole' provision within the same group.

0711.20.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If olives are dried and not in saline solution

Dried olives without liquid preservation fall under Chapter 7 as temporarily preserved vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify olives are ripe (black, not green) and sliced; provide lab analysis if color disputed

Include commercial invoice detailing saline solution and net weight; avoid vinegar to prevent reclassification

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