Minced Kalamata Olives in Saline Pouch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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