Chopped Gaeta Olives Canned in Saline from Germany
Gaeta olives, black wrinkled Italian variety, chopped and canned in a saline solution. This fits HTS 2005.70.60.60 as chopped/minced non-green olives preserved in brine, not frozen or vinegar-based.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates to prove treatment against pests, common for olive imports
• Document exact chop size to distinguish from whole forms under 2005.70.60.40
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; ensure retail-ready cans for correct heading