Minced Kalamata Olives in Saline Pouch from Japan
Minced Kalamata variety black olives stored in a saline brine within flexible plastic pouches, suitable for cooking or snacking. Classified under HTS 2005.70.75.20 due to being chopped/minced, black olives in saline (not vinegar), and non-canned packaging. This excludes them from canned olive provisions and homogenized preparations.
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
• Document brine as saline only (NaCl-based) with pH and composition tests; pouches must not be considered 'canned' (metal containers)
• Label clearly as 'chopped or minced' with varietal info; comply with country-of-origin marking for olives
• Watch for mixed packs with green olives, which could require separate classification or averaging under customs rules