Canned Black Olives in Brine from Germany
Whole black olives preserved in a saline solution and canned, not green in color, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid. This product falls under HTS 2005.70.60 as it is 'other' olives in a saline solution, canned, and not green. It meets the criteria for preserved olives excluding those of heading 2006.
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 packed in saline solution only, without vinegar, to avoid reclassification under 2005.70.40 or 2001
• Provide lab analysis confirming no acetic acid content and documentation of canning process for customs clearance