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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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