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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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