Pitted Black Olives in Brine Stand-Up Pouch from Germany
Pitted black olives in a saline brine, packaged in resealable stand-up pouches, non-green and non-canned. This qualifies for HTS 2005.70.75 as other olives in saline solution. Pitting is a common preparation not altering the base 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
• Declare pitting process in documentation to confirm preparation status
• Pouches must be flexible plastic, not rigid metal, for this subheading
• Monitor for moisture-proof seals to pass customs inspection