Pitted Black Olives in Brine Stand-Up Pouch from Japan
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.
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
• Declare pitting process in documentation to confirm preparation status
• Pouches must be flexible plastic, not rigid metal, for this subheading
• Monitor for moisture-proof seals to pass customs inspection