Black Sliced Olives in Brine Plastic Tub from Germany
Sliced black olives preserved in a saline solution, packaged in plastic tubs for retail, neither green nor canned. This product fits HTS 2005.70.75 for other non-canned, non-green olives in saline. Slicing does not change the primary saline preservation classification.
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 slicing as post-harvest preparation, not affecting HTS; ensure saline solution meets preservation standards
• Plastic tubs must not resemble cans to prevent misclassification
• Include origin certificates for varietal verification