Pitted Green Olives in Brine from Germany
Green olives that have been pitted and preserved in a brine solution containing sulfur dioxide for provisional preservation during transport. They are unsuitable for immediate consumption due to their preserved state and require further processing like rinsing or seasoning before eating. Classified under HTS 0711.20.4000 as pitted olives provisionally preserved.
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Import Tips
• Verify the olives are solely preserved with approved methods like brine or sulfur dioxide and remain unfit for direct eating to qualify under 0711
• Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming pitted status and preservative treatment to avoid reclassification
• Check for any stuffing to ensure correct subheading; common pitfalls include mislabeling as ready-to-eat leading to higher duties