U.S. imports of Olives, Fresh or Chilled (HS 070992) totaled $121K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Olives, Fresh or Chilled imports of $121K in August 2026 ran 60% above the year-to-date monthly average of $75K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFresh and chilled olives — distinct from brined, canned, or otherwise prepared olives classified elsewhere — enter the US under a single tariff line (0709920000) and are subject to FDA admissibility review as a fresh produce commodity. Greece and Spain are the principal Mediterranean suppliers, while Mexico also appears among leading sources. Because fresh olives are highly perishable and rarely traded in large volumes compared with processed forms, importers typically serve specialty food, olive oil pressing, and artisan curing operations rather than mass-market retail.
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Fresh or chilled olives that have not been processed, preserved, or prepared fall under HTS heading 070992, while olives that have been brined, cured, or otherwise prepared for direct consumption are classified under Chapter 20. The distinction turns on whether the product has undergone a preservation or preparation process beyond simple chilling.
The primary buyers are specialty food producers, artisan olive curers, and small-scale olive oil pressers who require fresh, unprocessed fruit. Volume is modest compared with prepared olive imports, and shipments from Mediterranean suppliers like Greece and Spain are typically timed to the autumn harvest season.
Subheading 12 of 16 in heading 0709
Subheading 070992 · $121K of $278.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$121KYoY · free account
Exports
$99KYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $906K of Olives, Fresh or Chilled.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709920000 | Olives, Fresh or Chilled | $121K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0709920000 | Olives, Fresh or Chilled | $99K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Spain together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.