Pitted Green Olives in Brine from Japan
Pitted green olives preserved in a salt brine solution, suitable for snacking or cooking, in tin cans each under 13 kg total weight with drained weight compliance. Classified under HTS 2005.70.93.00 for green olives otherwise prepared or preserved in containers less than 13 kg drained.
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
• Conduct drained weight testing per US customs methods to substantiate the <13 kg criterion
• Include Certificate of Analysis for salt content and pH to comply with FDA acidification rules for low-acid canned foods
• Watch for pit fragments; excessive contamination can lead to FDA rejection at port