Picholine Olives in Oil from Japan
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.
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
• 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