2005.70.16.00—In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 2,700 metric tons in any calendar yearGeneral
5.4¢/kg on drained weight
Units
kg
Column 2
10.8¢/kg on drained weight
Special
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
HTS 2005.70.16.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 2,700 metric tons in any calendar year. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate, and 2 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The classification and country of origin of green olives from Morocco, Greece and Egypt
The tariff classification of olives and a ceramic serving dish from China.
The tariff classification of olives, a ceramic dish and forks from China.
The tariff classification of a martini set from China.
The tariff classification of olives and a ceramic serving dish from China.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 2005.70.16.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 2,700 metric tons in any calendar year. It belongs to Chapter 20 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 2005.70.16.00 is 5.4¢/kg on drained weight. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Yes. Imports of HTS 2005.70.16.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 2005.70.16.00 is 10.8¢/kg on drained weight. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 2005.70.16.00 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.70 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Yes — 2 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-469-817 (AD, Spain), C-469-818 (CVD, Spain). Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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