California Black Sliced Olives Canned from Germany
Canned sliced California black olives in saline solution, harvested and cured for a mild flavor. Used widely in Italian and Mexican cuisine; fits 2005.70.60.50 as sliced, canned, non-green olives in brine.
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
• Document curing process to prove saline preservation and black color development
• Check for heavy metal contaminants in cans per FDA guidelines