Whole Garlic-Stuffed Green Olives in Large Brine Containers from Germany
Spanish-style whole green olives stuffed with garlic cloves, packed in saline solution in containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight. Meets HTS 2005.70.25.20 criteria as green, whole, stuffed olives preserved in brine for bulk import. Not suitable for homogenized or vinegar methods.
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
• Ensure garlic stuffing meets food safety standards with microbial testing reports
• Declare exact drained weight and stuffing type on entry docs
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'sliced' leading to wrong subheading