Sicilian Green Olives Fresh from Germany
Fresh Sicilian green olives, known as Nocellara del Belice, are large, meaty olives from Italy with a buttery texture. HTS 0709.92.00.00 covers these as fresh or chilled, unprocessed vegetables.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure EU phytosanitary certificate for bacterial canker-free certification
• Import in small batches to minimize bruising during handling
• Declare as 'fresh/chilled' explicitly on entry documents