Spanish Black Olives Canned in Salt Brine Not Pitted from Germany
Traditional Spanish black olives canned in a salt saline solution, left whole with pits intact for authentic flavor. Used in tapas and cooking; precisely matches HTS 2005.70.50 for non-green, canned, saline olives not pitted.
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
• Submit brine composition analysis to distinguish saline from vinegar preservation
• Comply with EU or origin country export certs for phytosanitary and residue limits
• Watch for reclassification if olives appear pitted during inspection; maintain chain of custody records