2005.70.02.30 - In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight

This HTS classification covers prepared olives that are not frozen, preserved in a saline solution, and are green in color. Critically, these olives must be ripe and packaged in containers where the drained weight exceeds 8 kilograms, but does not exceed 13 kilograms. This specific category applies only to a quota-limited quantity, where the aggregate quantity entered in any calendar year does not exceed 730 metric tons.

The primary distinguishing feature of this category from its sibling, HTS code 2005.70.02.60, lies in the packaging size. While both classifications pertain to ripe, green olives in saline solution exceeding 8 kg drained weight, this code specifically targets containers with a drained weight *more* than 8 kg but *less than or equal to* 13 kg. The sibling category, conversely, addresses containers with a drained weight of 8 kg or less. The quota limitation is also a defining characteristic for this particular sub-classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the focus remains on accurately identifying olives that meet all preceding criteria, including the specific drained weight range of the containers and the annual import quota.