Canned Minced Niçoise Olives in Brine from Germany
Small black Niçoise olives from France, minced and preserved in canned saline solution. HTS 2005.70.60.60 applies to these chopped non-green olives prepared without vinegar or freezing.
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
• Label with nutritional info and allergen statements (olives may contain pits) per FDA rules
• Conduct brine salinity tests if challenged, as saline solution is key to this classification
• Separate shipments of mixed whole/chopped to avoid average classification issues