Manzanilla Green Olives in Salt Brine from Germany
Manzanilla variety green olives, whole and unpitted, packed in a salt-based saline solution for preservation. Classified under HTS 2005.70.12.00 for non-pitted green olives in saline, excluding vinegar preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificates of origin from EU producers like Spain, common for Manzanilla, to qualify for preferential duties
• Label containers clearly with 'unpitted' and brine composition to prevent CBP reclassification
• Watch for sodium content declarations required by FDA for retail import