Black Ripe Olives in Metal Tin from Germany
Sliced black ripe olives preserved in saline brine, sealed in airtight metal tins. These non-green olives are prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen, and exclude canned products, aligning with HTS 2005.70.70.00 for olives in airtight metal containers.
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
• Ensure metal containers are airtight but not classified as 'canned' (typically under pressure/heat-processed); use entry docs to differentiate
• Test for pH and salt content to confirm saline preservation meets HTS criteria and FDA standards
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'canned' which shifts to higher-duty subheadings