Pitted Green Olives Stuffed with Anchovy from Germany
Green olives with pits removed and stuffed with anchovy paste or pieces, preserved in saline, under HTS 2005.70.25 as other stuffed green olives in saline solution. The protein stuffing fits 'other' category.
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
• Declare anchovy as minor stuffing ingredient (<10%) to avoid seafood composite classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fish-stuffed products alongside CBP entry
• Monitor salt content to ensure saline dominance over other preservatives