Canned Black Olives in Brine Not Pitted from Germany
Whole black olives preserved in a saline solution, canned, and not pitted, suitable for use in salads, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes. Classified under HTS 2005.70.50 as olives in saline solution, not green, canned, and not pitted. Meets chapter requirements for preserved vegetables other than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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 olives are black (not green) and in saline brine, not vinegar, with documentation confirming not pitted status
• Provide lab analysis if needed to confirm saline solution composition and compliance with food safety standards like FDA
• Avoid misclassification as pitted olives (2005.70.60) by ensuring whole pits are intact; check container labeling