Green Olives in Brine 12 oz Jar from China
These are green olives preserved in a saltwater brine solution, packed in a 12 oz glass jar for retail sale with a drained weight under 13 kg per container. They fall under HTS 2005.70.91.00 as green olives prepared otherwise than by vinegar, in small containers, qualifying for the 550 metric ton tariff-rate quota. The product meets the criteria for green olives not frozen and not from heading 2006.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight per container is under 13 kg and track aggregate imports against the 550 MT annual quota; obtain prior approval from USDA for quota entry
• Ensure labeling specifies 'product of [country]' and net/drained weights to avoid CBP reclassification
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to higher over-quota duties