HS 070992

Fresh or Chilled Olives

U.S. imports of fresh or chilled olives (HS 070992) totaled $0 in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Fresh and chilled olives — destined primarily for table use or immediate processing rather than oil extraction — are classified under a single US tariff line (0709920000), distinct from preserved or processed olive preparations. Mexico leads US supply, an origin that may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment, while Greece and Spain — the world's dominant olive producers — also rank among top sources. FDA regulates fresh olive imports as a food commodity subject to FSMA requirements. Importers should be aware that the fresh/chilled classification requires careful attention to condition at entry, as olives that have undergone any curing or brining process would reclassify to a different heading.

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Exports

$6K

Imports: $0 to 2 countries

Surplus of $6K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $6K (net exporter)

YTD: $47K imported (April 2026)

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1SPAIN$0
0.0%
2GREECE$0
0.0%

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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070200

$222.6M

FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED

HS 070960

$205.5M

CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070700

$125.1M

VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN

HS 071080

$71.2M

EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL

HS 070490

$60.3M

PUMPKINS, SQUASH AND GOURDS, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070993

$47.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what point does a fresh olive shipment risk reclassification into a preserved or prepared olive heading?

Olives that have been brined, cured in lye, dry-salted, or otherwise processed to reduce bitterness are no longer 'fresh or chilled' for HTS purposes and would fall under Chapter 20 preparations or Chapter 7 provisionally preserved provisions, depending on the method. Importers should ensure that fresh olive shipments are accompanied by documentation confirming the olives have not undergone any preservation treatment, and should consult a licensed customs broker if the processing status is ambiguous.

How does the distinction between table olives and olives destined for oil pressing affect classification under this heading?

Heading 070992 covers fresh or chilled olives regardless of their intended end use — both table varieties and oil-pressing varieties classify here when shipped fresh or chilled. The end-use destination does not change the HTS classification at import. However, if olives are imported already crushed or in a form clearly prepared for oil extraction, a different classification may apply, and CBP may request documentation on the product's condition and intended use.