Place-Packed Pitted Green Olives in Brine from Germany
These are pitted green olives preserved in a saline solution, place-packed into retail containers for direct consumption. They fall under HTS 2005.70.23.00 as green olives in saline solution that are pitted and place-packed, distinguishing them from bulk or non-pitted varieties. The place-packing ensures they are arranged in the container for immediate retail sale.
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
• Verify the olives are green, pitted, and place-packed in saline solution to confirm classification under 2005.70.23.00; provide lab analysis if color or packing is disputed
• Ensure containers meet food safety standards with proper labeling for net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to avoid FDA holds