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