Whole Green Olives Stuffed with Garlic from Germany
Premium whole green olives stuffed with whole garlic cloves, preserved in saline brine, in jars of 8 kg or less drained weight. Classified under HTS 2005.70.25.50 due to being green, whole, stuffed olives in saline solution, not vinegar-preserved or frozen. Ideal for gourmet appetizers.
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
• Ensure stuffing is securely placed within whole olives; loose garlic could lead to misclassification as a mixed vegetable preparation
• Include brine composition details in documentation to confirm saline solution and avoid duties under vinegar headings
• Check for phytosanitary certificates for garlic component, as it may trigger additional agricultural inspections