Whole Pitted Kalamata-Style Green Olives 500g Can from Germany
Variety mimicking Kalamata but green in color, whole pitted olives in saline brine, canned at 500g with drained weight <8kg. Classified under HTS 2005.70.25.46 for 'other' whole pitted green olives in small retail containers. Excludes stuffed varieties and meets non-vinegar preservation criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document brine composition (saltwater only, no acetic acid >0.5%) and color verification to prevent misclassification as black olives (2005.70.25.70)
• Include drained weight declaration on invoice; common pitfall is under-declaring leading to audits
• Comply with FDA prior notice for olives; test for compliance with U.S. salinity standards to avoid detention