Plain Pitted Kalamata-Style Green Olives from Germany
Kalamata-style green olives that are pitted and preserved in a saline solution without stuffing, classified in HTS 2005.70.25 as other green pitted olives in saline. Their green color and lack of stuffing fit the 'other' category precisely.
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
• Confirm varietal color is green at harvest to stay in this subheading; matured black shifts classification
• Provide salinity level documentation (typically 8-12%) to prove saline preservation method
• Label as 'pitted, unstuffed' to prevent confusion with stuffed 'other' products