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