Picholine Olives in Oil

French Picholine green olives preserved in pure olive oil after lye and brine treatment. HTS 2005.70.97.00 covers this non-vinegar, retail-packed olive product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70.02Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If pitted or sliced forms

Any mechanical alteration beyond whole preservation uses other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test oil acidity levels to confirm it's not a juice concentrate misdeclared

Provide drained weight certificates for accurate duty calculation on olive content

Avoid pitting common error; unpitted status affects 'other' classification