Canned Black Olives Wedges from Germany
Canned black olives cut into wedge shapes and packed in a saline solution, not green in color. These are prepared and preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, fitting subheading 2005.70.60.70 as 'other, including wedged or broken' olives in cans. The saline brine preserves the olives for retail sale.
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
• Verify olives are black (not green) and in saline solution, not vinegar, to qualify under 2005.70.60.70; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Ensure cans meet FDA food safety standards with proper labeling for brine content and net weight
• Avoid misclassification as green olives (2005.70.40) by documenting color and processing method