2005.70.25.10 - Whole pitted

This classification, HTS 2005.70.25.10, specifically covers whole, pitted olives that are prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, are not frozen, and are presented in a saline solution. These olives must be green in color and packaged in containers with a drained weight exceeding 8 kilograms. The "pitted" characteristic is crucial for this designation, meaning the stone has been removed.

This category is distinguished from its siblings primarily by the absence of stuffing and its specific packaging size. HTS 2005.70.25.20 covers whole stuffed olives, which, while also pitted or otherwise prepared, have an additional filling. HTS 2005.70.25.30 encompasses a broader range of preparations, including broken, sliced, or salad-style olives, which are not necessarily whole. The weight requirement of over 8 kg also differentiates this subcategory from potentially smaller retail packaging that might fall under a different classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Classification decisions at this level rely on the precise fulfillment of all stated criteria: whole, pitted, green olives in a saline solution, not frozen, and contained in bulk packaging exceeding 8 kg drained weight.