HS code for olives
HS code
2005.70
US tariff lines
16
US general duty
Varies by line
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28
Prepared or preserved olives, not frozen, are 2005.70.
US tariff lines under 2005.70
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 2005.70.02 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Not pitted › Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight › In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 730 metric tons entered in any calendar year2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 5.4¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.04 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Not pitted › Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight › Other2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 3.7¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.06 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Not pitted › Other › In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, certified by the importer to be used for repacking or sale as green olives › Described in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.08 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Not pitted › Other › In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, certified by the importer to be used for repacking or sale as green olives › Other | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.12 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Not pitted › Other › Other | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.16 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Pitted or stuffed › Place packed › Stuffed, in containers each holding not more than 1 kg, drained weight › In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 2,700 metric tons in any calendar year | 5.4¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.18 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Pitted or stuffed › Place packed › Stuffed, in containers each holding not more than 1 kg, drained weight › Other | 6.9¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.23 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Pitted or stuffed › Place packed › Other | 6.9¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.25 | In a saline solution › Green in color › Pitted or stuffed › Other8 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 8.6¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.50 | In a saline solution › Not green in color › Canned › Not pitted2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 9.3¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.60 | In a saline solution › Not green in color › Canned › Other5 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 10.1¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.70 | In a saline solution › Not green in color › Other than canned › In airtight containers of glass or metal | 9.9¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.75 | In a saline solution › Not green in color › Other than canned › Other4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 4.3¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.91 | Otherwise prepared or preserved › Green, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight › In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 550 metric tons in any calendar year | 5.5¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.93 | Otherwise prepared or preserved › Green, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight › Other | 8.8¢/kg on drained weight |
| 2005.70.97 | Otherwise prepared or preserved › Other | 8.8¢/kg on drained weight |
Import duty on olives by country
Import into the US
Varies by line
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Import into the UK
12%
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Import into the EU
12.8%
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Extra duties may apply
The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the HS code for olives?
The international HS code for olives is 2005.70. Prepared or preserved olives, not frozen, are 2005.70.
Q2What is the US import duty on olives?
It depends on the exact line: 16 US tariff lines sit under 2005.70, with general rates of Varies by line. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for olives?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 2005.70 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (2005.70) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.
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