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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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