Sliced Ripe Black Olives in Brine Canned from Germany
Canned ripe black olives sliced and preserved in a saline solution, meeting the criteria for non-green olives under 2005.70.60.70. These 'other' forms include broken or wedged styles, preserved without acetic acid. Ideal for pizzas and salads.
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
• Include certificates of analysis confirming saline preservation and black color to prevent reclassification
• Label containers with country of origin and 'product of' for olives, complying with USDA import requirements
• Watch for common pitfall of overpacking leading to weight disputes at customs