California Black Olives Mini Can from Germany
Mini cans of California-style ripe black olives, whole and not pitted, in saline brine, with drained weight ≤0.3 kg. Processed by green curing and oxidation, not frozen or vinegared, precisely matching HTS 2005.70.50.60 criteria.
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 olives are verified as 'not green' through color standards; green olives go to other subheadings
• Include commercial invoice detailing drained weight measurement method to prevent undervaluation claims
• Check for FDA prior notice requirements as a low-acid canned food