Sliced California Black Olives in Saline from Japan
Sliced ripe black olives from California varieties, preserved in a brine solution, supplied in bulk plastic tubs or pouches, not green and not canned. Classified under HTS 2005.70.75.25 due to being 'other, including wedged or broken' (sliced counts as broken form) olives in saline, outside canned packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly as 'not canned' with net weight and brine composition; conduct color testing to confirm non-green status; watch for misdeclaration as pitted olives which may have different subcodes