Queen Green Olives in Light Brine 11 oz Can from China
Large Queen variety green olives in light brine, canned at 11 oz with drained weight <13 kg, for the tariff quota. HTS 2005.70.91.00 covers these green olives preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. Variety size doesn't affect classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with varietal name and brine salinity for CBP review; track license allocation for quota
• Pitfall: light brine misread as vinegar—test for acetic acid