Red Pepper Stuffed Green Place Packed Olives from Germany
Green olives stuffed with red pepper paste or strips, place packed in brine within 1 kg drained weight containers. HTS 2005.70.16.00 applies to these quota-limited stuffed green olives in saline for retail sale. Excludes vinegar preservation per heading.
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
• Confirm 'place packed' status meaning no further processing needed; quota tracking essential
• Common issue: incorrect drained weight measurement leading to reclassification
• Include lab analysis for color/saline