Spanish Black Olives Ripe Canned from Germany
Ripe black olives from Spanish groves, preserved in brine and canned, dark non-green hue. Classified in HTS 2005.70.60 as 'other' canned saline olives, excluding vinegar methods. Processed via lye and oxidation.
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
• Include processing method details (e.g
• California-style blackening) to support classification
• Test for salt content (typically 8-12%) to confirm saline preservation