Black Olives in Brine Jar
Black olives preserved in a saline solution, packed in glass jars for retail sale, not green in color and not canned. These fall under HTS 2005.70.75 as olives in saline solution, other than green and other than canned, prepared otherwise than by vinegar. The product meets the criteria for non-canned packaging in a saline brine.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If green in color
Green olives in saline solution classify under a separate subheading regardless of canning status.
If simply preserved in brine without further preparation
Basic brine-preserved vegetables without additional processing may fall under heading 2001 for vegetables in temporary preservative.
If canned in metal containers
Olives in saline solution that are canned shift to the specific canned subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify olives are black (not green) and packed in saline solution without vinegar; provide lab analysis if color disputed
• Ensure packaging is jars or plastic, not metal cans, to avoid reclassification
• Label net weight and brine content accurately for FDA compliance
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Kalamata Olives in Brine Pouch
Whole Kalamata olives, black in color, preserved in saline brine and sealed in flexible plastic pouches, not canned. Classified under HTS 2005.70.75 as non-green olives in saline solution, other than canned. The saline preservation and non-canned packaging distinguish it from vinegar or canned products.
Black Sliced Olives in Brine Plastic Tub
Sliced black olives preserved in a saline solution, packaged in plastic tubs for retail, neither green nor canned. This product fits HTS 2005.70.75 for other non-canned, non-green olives in saline. Slicing does not change the primary saline preservation classification.
Niçoise Olives in Saline Glass Bottle
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Pitted Black Olives in Brine Stand-Up Pouch
Pitted black olives in a saline brine, packaged in resealable stand-up pouches, non-green and non-canned. This qualifies for HTS 2005.70.75 as other olives in saline solution. Pitting is a common preparation not altering the base classification.
Gaeta Olives in Saline Solution Tray
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Ligurian Black Olives in Brine Bottle
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