Whole Pitted Spanish Black Olives in Plastic Tub from Germany
Spanish Manzanilla black olives, depitted whole, in saline brine within a plastic tub for retail. Classified in HTS 2005.70.75.10 as non-green saline olives, not canned, prepared sans vinegar. Popular for antipasti and cocktails.
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
• Confirm tub packaging excludes metal; declare as 'plastic container' on entry docs
• Test for Brix value if any sugar added; exceeds limits may reclassify
• Batch traceability essential due to frequent Spanish olive dumping complaints