2005.70.02 - In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 730 metric tons entered in any calendar year

This HTS classification covers olives that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid, and are not frozen. Specifically, this category applies to green olives, which are not pitted and are packed in a saline solution. The drained weight of the olives is a key determining factor within this classification.

This particular subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2005.70.04 "Other," by its specific characteristics: being green in color and not pitted, whereas the "Other" category would encompass olives not meeting these precise criteria. The classification emphasizes the state of the olives (green, unpitted) and their preservation method (saline solution) to ensure accurate tariff application.

Further subclassification within this category is based on the net weight of the containers. Subcategories 2005.70.02.30 and 2005.70.02.60 differentiate between containers holding more than 8 kilograms of drained weight and those holding 8 kilograms or less, respectively. This distinction is crucial for regulatory and statistical purposes, allowing for a more granular tracking of imported or exported olive products.