Place-Packed Garlic-Stuffed Green Olives in Brine from Germany
Pitted green olives stuffed with garlic cloves and place-packed in a saline brine solution for gourmet retail sale. Classified under HTS 2005.70.23.00 as 'other' pitted or stuffed green olives in saline that are place-packed, separate from pimento-stuffed specifics. The stuffing qualifies as 'stuffed' per the 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
• Document stuffing material (e.g
• garlic) and confirm it doesn't exceed 'small quantities' to stay in preserved vegetables; declare accurately
• Comply with USDA APHIS requirements for garlic-stuffed olives, including phytosanitary certificates from origin