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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved olives (not frozen, not in vinegar) (HS 200570) totaled $58.2M in July 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Olives (Not Frozen, Not in Vinegar) paid $5.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $57.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Olives (Not Frozen, Not in Vinegar) imports of $58.2M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $50.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGreece and Spain dominate US imports under this heading, which covers the full commercial spectrum of processed olives — green unpitted, pitted, stuffed, sliced, and ripe (black) varieties — preserved in saline or other media excluding vinegar and acetic acid. The US tariff schedule is unusually granular here, with over two dozen 10-digit lines distinguishing container size (above or below 8 kg), pitting status, stuffing, style (Spanish-style vs. NESOI), and whether the product is canned or in airtight containers. Several lines carry tariff-rate-quota treatment tied to annual tonnage thresholds, making quota timing and container-size classification critical compliance decisions for importers. Italy, Egypt, and Morocco round out the major supply base, giving buyers meaningful origin diversification options across Mediterranean producers.
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2.3K shipments/mo
Container size is a primary classification variable under this heading. Green olives in containers of 8 kg or less and those in containers over 8 kg fall into separate 10-digit HTS lines, and within each size bracket, pitting status, stuffing, and style (e.g., Spanish-style) create further subdivisions. Misclassifying container weight can result in the wrong duty rate or quota treatment, so importers should verify net drained weight against the specific line descriptions.
Certain lines covering green olives in saline — particularly stuffed olives not exceeding annual tonnage thresholds — carry TRQ treatment, meaning the in-quota duty rate applies only up to a specified annual volume. Shipments above that threshold face a higher over-quota rate. Importers should monitor quota fill levels through CBP and coordinate shipment timing accordingly. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable given the complexity of quota administration across multiple lines.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$58.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$856KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2005700000 | Olives Prep/Pres Ex Vinegar/Acetic Acid not Frozen | $856K |
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 · July 2026
origin
Greece and Spain together supply 71% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.97%.