Sliced Gaeta Olives in Saline Glass Bottle from Japan
Sliced wrinkled black Gaeta olives cured in a saline brine, bottled in glass for shelf stability, not canned. Fits HTS 2005.70.75.15 as sliced, non-green olives in saline solution, other than canned. Popular in Italian antipasti.
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
• Include brine composition analysis to prove saline (saltwater) vs. other solutions
• Glass bottles qualify as non-canned; retain packaging samples for audits
• Watch for 'dietetic' claims that could trigger food supplement scrutiny