Seville Pitted Green Olives in Bulk Brine Container from Germany
Seville variety green olives, whole pitted and immersed in saline brine, in large containers surpassing 8 kg drained weight. Classified under HTS 2005.70.25.10 for bulk, green, pitted, saline-preserved olives excluding vinegar or freezing methods.
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
• Obtain origin certificates confirming Spanish or Mediterranean sourcing common for this variety
• Ensure no acetic acid traces to avoid shift to vinegar-preserved categories
• Document processing as 'prepared otherwise than by vinegar' explicitly on manifests