2005.70.18.00 - Other

This classification, 2005.70.18.00, specifically addresses pitted or stuffed green olives that are packed in a saline solution and presented in containers with a drained weight not exceeding 1 kilogram. These are "other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen," falling under the broader category of prepared olives in brine. The emphasis is on the quantity per container and the preparation method of being pitted or stuffed, distinguishing them from whole or simply brined olives.

The key differentiator from its sibling category, 2005.70.16.00, lies in the specific packaging and preparation. While 2005.70.16.00 refers to a general quota for certain preserved olives, 2005.70.18.00 focuses on the retail-friendly packaging of pitted or stuffed green olives. This distinction is crucial for accurate duty assessment and import declaration, as it targets products intended for direct consumer use in smaller, convenient units.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. The classification is precise, encompassing green olives that have undergone pitting or stuffing, are preserved in brine (not vinegar or acetic acid), and are presented in containers of 1 kg or less drained weight. This level of detail ensures that specific types of prepared olives are correctly identified and taxed according to their precise characteristics and presentation.