Spanish Queen Olives in Brine

Large Spanish Queen olives fermented in brine, hand-harvested and packed whole for gourmet retail. HTS 2005.70.97.00 applies to these non-vinegar, non-frozen olive preparations.

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.

2005.70.25Same rate: 35%

If treated with vinegar during curing

Vinegar curing processes are explicitly covered in the dedicated subheading.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If for industrial dehydration preparation

Olives provisionally preserved for drying or further manufacture use different headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide phytosanitary certificates proving treatment against pests like olive fruit fly

Declare exact brine salt concentration to comply with FDA sodium labeling rules

Separate bulk drums from retail jars in documentation to prevent bulk reclassification