2005.70.50 - Not pitted

This HTS category, 2005.70.50, specifically covers olives that have been prepared or preserved in a saline solution, are not green in color, and are not frozen or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Crucially, this subcategory applies to olives that are not pitted. These are typically presented in a brine, ready for consumption or further processing, and their unpitted state is the defining characteristic for classification at this level.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2005.70.60 (Other), is vital. While 2005.70.60 encompasses other prepared olives not fitting the specific criteria of this code, 2005.70.50 is exclusively for olives that are unpitted, not green, in a saline solution, and otherwise prepared as specified. This ensures precise classification based on the presence or absence of pits and the specific preservation method.

Within this classification, a further distinction is made based on packaging and drained weight, as evidenced by its subcategories. Products are divided into those contained in larger units (more than 0.3 kg drained weight) and those in smaller containers (0.3 kg or less drained weight). This subdivision allows for granular tracking and tariff application based on the quantity and presentation of the unpitted, non-green, saline-preserved olives.