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.
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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 dried or dehydrated
Dried olives without liquid preservation classify as provisionally preserved vegetables in heading 0711.
If stuffed with peppers or similar
Stuffed olives in saline have a dedicated subheading, altering classification from plain olives.
If preserved in vinegar
Switch to vinegar or acetic acid preservation moves olives to heading 2005.80.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm Kalamata variety is black/not green via photos or certificates; avoid vinegar additives to stay in saline subheading
• Use food-grade plastic pouches explicitly non-canned
• Prepare for USDA inspection on brine salinity and olive maturity
Related Products under HTS 2005.70.75
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.
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
Small black Niçoise olives preserved in saline solution, bottled in glass for gourmet retail, not green and not canned. HTS 2005.70.75 applies to these other non-canned olives in saline. The product is prepared solely by saline preservation without vinegar.
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
Ligurian black olives in saline brine, glass bottled for retail, qualifying under HTS 2005.70.75 as non-green, non-canned. Saline is the sole preservation method per chapter notes.