Sliced Black Olives in Brine Jar from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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