Pitted Green Olives in 10 oz Can from Japan
Pitted green olives stored in brine inside a 10 oz metal can, each holding less than 13 kg drained weight, imported under the annual quota. Classified in HTS 2005.70.91.00 for green olives prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar, meeting retail packaging standards. Pitting is considered a preservation preparation method.
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
• Document drained weight certification from packer to confirm <13 kg per unit; monitor quota usage via Census Bureau reports
• Pitfall: misdeclared pitted as whole may trigger audit; include processing details in entry docs