Whole Pitted Black Olives in Brine 1kg Can from Germany
Large cans of whole pitted black olives preserved in a saline solution, with a drained weight exceeding 0.3 kg per container. These are ripe olives, not green, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid, and canned for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2005.70.60.20 due to the whole pitted form, saline preservation, and container size.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight exceeds 0.3 kg per container with lab testing documentation to match HTS criteria
• Provide certificates confirming saline solution (not vinegar) and non-green ripe olive status to avoid reclassification
• Check for FDA prior notice requirements for canned vegetables and ensure proper lot coding for traceability