HS Code 2005.70 : Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, olives is 2005.70. Under the 2026 Mexico (SAT / TIGIE), the representative MFN general duty rate is 10.00 % [SNICE TIGIE 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 20
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006
Heading 2005
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006
Subheading .70
.70
Olives
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Mexico (SAT / TIGIE Customs Tariff 2026)
2005.70.01.00
MODULE 5: MEXICAN IMPORT DUTY & TAX BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
🇲🇽 T-MEC / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Qualifying originating goods from the United States or Canada satisfying T-MEC tariff shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
Official SAT Rulings: Request a Servicio de Administración Tributaria [SAT Consulta Arancelaria ↗]
Notice: Mexican customs entry, TIGIE tariffs, DTA fees, and IVA taxes are governed by the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). Always verify exact 10-digit Fracción and NICO items with an accredited Agente Aduanal.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
FDA (FOO): Prior Notice (PN) + LACF/AF Registration (Acidified Foods)
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: Mexican Trade Remedies (SE / UPCI) & Safeguards
SE UPCI Anti-Dumping Status
Standard TIGIE Tariff
DOF Steel Safeguard Decrees
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
SAGARPA / COFEPRIS / NOM Status
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMEC | Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC / USMCA) | Free | Must satisfy T-MEC tariff shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules. |
| CPTPP | Tratado de Integración Progresista de la Asociación Transpacífico | Free / Preferential | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and origin criterion. |
| TLCUEM | Acuerdo Global México-Unión Europea (TLCUEM) | Free / Preferential | EUR.1 Movement Certificate or REX Exporter Declaration. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives
MODULE 11: SAT Consulta Arancelaria (Diario Oficial de la Federación)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) for HS 2005.70.
Query official SAT Central Administration of Customs Normativity consulta criteria:
Search Official SAT Consulta Portal for 2005.70 →US National HTS Tariff Lines (2005.70)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005.70 | Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 2005.70.02 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 730 metric tons entered in any calendar year | 5.4¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.4¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.02.30 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 730 metric tons entered in any calendar year, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.02.60 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 730 metric tons entered in any calendar year, In containers each holding 8 kg or less drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.04 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, Other | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.4¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.04.30 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.04.60 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Ripe, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.06.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, certified by the importer to be used for repacking or sale as green olives, Described in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.4¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.08.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, certified by the importer to be used for repacking or sale as green olives, Other | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.4¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.12.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Not pitted, Other, Other | 3.7¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.4¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.16.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Place packed, Stuffed, in containers each holding not more than 1 kg, drained weight, In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 2,700 metric tons in any calendar year | 5.4¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.8¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.18.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Place packed, Stuffed, in containers each holding not more than 1 kg, drained weight, Other | 6.9¢/kg on drained weight | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.8¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.23.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Place packed, Other | 6.9¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.8¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.25 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other | 8.6¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.8¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.25.10 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, Whole pitted | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.20 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, Whole stuffed | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.30 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding more than 8 kg, drained weight, Other, including broken, sliced or salad style | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.42 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight, Whole pitted, Spanish style of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.46 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight, Whole pitted, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.50 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight, Whole stuffed | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.70 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight, Other, including broken, sliced or salad style, Spanish style of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.25.80 | Olives, In a saline solution, Green in color, Pitted or stuffed, Other, In containers each holding 8 kg or less, drained weight, Other, including broken, sliced or salad style, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.50 | Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Not pitted | 9.3¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 11.6¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.50.30 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Not pitted, In containers each holding more than 0.3 kg, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.50.60 | Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Not pitted, In containers each holding 0.3 kg or less, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.60 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other | 10.1¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.9¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.60.20 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other, Whole pitted, In containers each holding more than 0.3 kg, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.60.30 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other, Whole pitted, In containers each holding 0.3 kg or less, drained weight | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.60.50 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other, Sliced | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.60.60 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other, Chopped or minced | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.60.70 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Canned, Other, Other, including wedged or broken | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.70.00 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, In airtight containers of glass or metal | 9.9¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 11.6¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.75 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, Other | 4.3¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10¢/kg on drained weight | — |
| 2005.70.75.10 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, Other, Whole pitted | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.75.15 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, Other, Sliced | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.75.20 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, Other, Chopped or minced | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.75.25 | Olives, In a saline solution, Not green in color, Other than canned, Other, Other, including wedged or broken | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 2005.70.91.00 | Olives, Otherwise prepared or preserved, Green, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, In an aggregate quantity not to exceed 550 metric tons in any calendar year | 5.5¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 11¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.93.00 | Olives, Otherwise prepared or preserved, Green, in containers each holding less than 13 kg, drained weight, Other | 8.8¢/kg on drained weight | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
| 2005.70.97.00 | Olives, Otherwise prepared or preserved, Other | 8.8¢/kg on drained weight | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 11¢/kg on drained weight | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2005.10 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.10 → |
| 2005.20 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.20 → |
| 2005.40 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.40 → |
| 2005.51 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.51 → |
| 2005.59 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.59 → |
| 2005.60 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.60 → |
| 2005.80 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.80 → |
| 2005.91 | Subheading under Heading 2005 | Compare Subheading 2005.91 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
SNICE Portal de Consulta TIGIE 2026 ↗
Official Mexican 10-digit Fracción Arancelaria + NICO and MFN arancel rates.
Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) Comercio Exterior ↗
Mexican customs administration, RFC Padrón, and IVA/DTA tax rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Mexico (SAT / TIGIE) general duty for Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Mexico (SAT / TIGIE), Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives is classified under HS 2005.70 (Heading 2005, Chapter 20). The representative MX MFN general duty rate is 10.00 %.
How is HS 2005.70 distinguished within Heading 2005 (Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006)?
Heading 2005 covers Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006. Subheading 2005.70 specifically isolates Olives. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 2005.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 2005.70?
Related subheadings under Heading 2005 include 2005.10, 2005.20, 2005.40, 2005.51, 2005.59, 2005.60, 2005.80, 2005.91. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives into Mexico?
Importers require a Pedimento de Importación lodged via VUCEM by an accredited Agente Aduanal, COVE, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
Can goods under HS 2005.70 enter duty-free under T-MEC / USMCA into Mexico?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Canada satisfying T-MEC tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
What T-MEC express courier de minimis thresholds apply to Mexico for Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006, Olives?
Under T-MEC express courier rules, goods imported into Mexico valued up to US$50 enter tax-free (IVA-free) and duty-free, while goods valued between US$50.01 and US$117 enter duty-free but remain subject to 16% IVA.
How can an importer obtain a SAT Consulta Arancelaria for HS 2005.70?
Importers may apply to SAT's Administración Central de Normatividad en Comercio Exterior under Article 47 of the Ley Aduanera for an official tariff classification ruling.
What SAGARPA, SENASICA, or COFEPRIS import permits apply to HS 2005.70?
Imports of food, plants, or agricultural goods under Chapter 20 into Mexico require pre-clearance permits or sanitary/phytosanitary inspection certificates from SENASICA or COFEPRIS.
What import taxes (IVA and DTA) apply to commercial imports under HS 2005.70 into Mexico?
Commercial imports into Mexico incur 16.00% federal Value-Added Tax (IVA General) or 8.00% in the northern border zone (región fronteriza). Definitive non-preferential imports pay 0.80% ad valorem DTA (Derecho de Trámite Aduanero), while T-MEC originating goods pay a reduced fixed cuota.
What are the RFC and Padrón de Importadores registration requirements for HS 2005.70?
Commercial importers in Mexico must hold an active RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) with SAT and be enrolled in the Padrón de Importadores (and Padrón de Sectores Específicos if importing regulated steel, apparel, or chemical tariff lines).
What entry documents are required for Mexican customs clearance under HS 2005.70?
Commercial entry requires a Pedimento de Importación lodged by an Agente Aduanal via VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior Mexicana), accompanied by a COVE (Comprobante de Valor Electrónico), commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
How do T-MEC / USMCA preferential rules of origin apply to HS 2005.70?
Qualifying originating goods from the United States or Canada meeting T-MEC tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
What T-MEC Low Value Shipment (LVS) courier de minimis thresholds apply to Mexico?
Under T-MEC express courier rules, goods imported into Mexico valued up to US$50 enter tax-free (IVA-free) and duty-free, while goods valued between US$50.01 and US$117 enter duty-free but remain subject to 16% IVA.
How are SAT Consulta Arancelaria binding classification rulings obtained in Mexico?
Importers may request an official ruling (consulta en materia de clasificación arancelaria) from SAT's Administración Central de Normatividad en Comercio Exterior under Article 47 of the Ley Aduanera.
What Mexican Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs) apply to HS 2005.70?
Imports under HS 2005.70 must comply with mandatory NOMs (such as NOM-004-SE-2021 for textiles, NOM-024-SCFI for electronics, or NOM-050-SCFI for general labeling) certified by an accredited Verification Unit (UVA).
Are there selective IEPS taxes or SE cuotas compensatorias for HS 2005.70?
Special Excise Tax (IEPS) applies selectively to alcohol, tobacco, fuels, and high-calorie foods. Importers must also verify if Secretaría de Economía (SE / UPCI) anti-dumping cuotas compensatorias apply based on country of origin.