Whole Pitted Niçoise Olives in Brine Bottle from Germany
Small, dark Niçoise olives, whole with pits removed, stored in a saline solution within a plastic bottle. This product matches HTS 2005.70.75.10 as non-green, saline-preserved olives, not canned, prepared without vinegar or freezing. Commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.
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
• Document varietal purity and pit removal process to prevent misclassification as unpitted
• Use tamper-evident bottles; declare exact saline concentration to comply with FDA food safety rules
• Avoid bulk imports; this subheading suits retail packs under 5kg to dodge quota issues