Spanish Queen Olives in Brine from Japan
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.
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
• 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