Kalamata Olives in Brine from China
Whole Kalamata olives preserved in a saltwater brine solution, packed in jars for retail sale. These black olives are cured through fermentation and brining, falling under HTS 2005.70.97.00 as olives prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not stuffed or pitted.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the preparation method is brining or oil without vinegar to avoid misclassification under 2005.70.25
• Provide lab analysis confirming no acetic acid content and net weight per container for customs declaration
• Label containers with country of origin, brine ingredients, and allergen warnings to prevent FDA holds