Industrial Green Unpitted Olives Saline 12kg Pail from Germany
Unpitted green ripe olives in saline brine, suitable for manufacturing, in 12 kg food-grade pails with drained weight over 8 kg. Classified in HTS 2005.70.0430 due to saline preservation, green color, ripe and not pitted status, and large container size. Used in canning or salad bar preparations.
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
• Include drained weight certification from packer; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate confirms no pests, as olives are agricultural products
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'natural' olives; saline solution mandates this subheading