2005.70.04.30 - In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight

This HTS category, 2005.70.04.30, specifically covers green olives that have been prepared or preserved in a saline solution, otherwise than by freezing or the addition of vinegar or acetic acid. Crucially, these olives must be ripe and presented in retail-ready containers that each hold more than 8 kilograms of drained weight. The "drained weight" is a key determinant, meaning the weight of the olives themselves after any brine or liquid has been removed.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 2005.70.04.60, primarily by the size of the packaging. While both cover ripe green olives in brine, 2005.70.04.30 applies to larger containers exceeding 8 kilograms of drained weight, whereas 2005.70.04.60 is for smaller containers holding 8 kilograms or less of drained weight. This distinction is critical for accurate duty assessment and statistical reporting.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, this category represents the most specific level of detail for this particular product. Therefore, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The defining characteristics for classification under this code are the type of olive (green, ripe), the preservation method (saline solution, not frozen, no vinegar/acetic acid), and the packaging size (in containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight).