Pitted Green Olives in Brine from Germany
These are green olives that have been pitted and preserved in a saline solution, classified under HTS 2005.70.25 as green olives in saline solution that are pitted but not stuffed with ingredients like pimentos. They meet the criteria for 'other' pitted or stuffed green olives in saline, excluding those specifically stuffed.
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
• Verify the olives are green in color and preserved solely in saline solution without vinegar or acetic acid to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming pitted status and no stuffing to comply with 'other' subheading requirements
• Ensure proper labeling of net weight and brine composition to prevent customs holds on preservation method