2005.70.02.60 - In containers each holding 8 kg or less drained weight

This HTS category, 2005.70.02.60, specifically classifies green olives that are prepared or preserved in a saline solution, are not pitted, are considered ripe, and are presented in containers with a drained weight of 8 kilograms or less. These olives are distinct from those preserved using vinegar or acetic acid and are not frozen. The classification hinges on the specific packaging size, requiring the drained weight of the contents within each individual container to not exceed 8 kg.

This subcategory is differentiated from its sibling, 2005.70.02.30, solely by the size of the containers. While both cover ripe, green olives in a saline solution that are not pitted, 2005.70.02.30 applies to containers holding more than 8 kg of drained weight, whereas 2005.70.02.60 is for containers with 8 kg or less drained weight. The classification is critical for assessing applicable duty rates and trade regulations based on the quantity packaged per unit.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. The classification is complete at this level, encompassing all specific criteria outlined. When classifying olives under this heading, importers must ensure that the product meets all conditions: being green, ripe, preserved in brine, unpitted, and contained in packages with a drained weight of 8 kg or less, while also adhering to any annual quantity limitations that may apply to this specific entry.