Green Olives in Brine 12 oz Jar from Germany
These are green olives preserved in a saltwater brine solution, packed in a 12 oz glass jar for retail sale with a drained weight under 13 kg per container. They fall under HTS 2005.70.91.00 as green olives prepared otherwise than by vinegar, in small containers, qualifying for the 550 metric ton tariff-rate quota. The product meets the criteria for green olives not frozen and not from heading 2006.
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
• Verify drained weight per container is under 13 kg and track aggregate imports against the 550 MT annual quota; obtain prior approval from USDA for quota entry
• Ensure labeling specifies 'product of [country]' and net/drained weights to avoid CBP reclassification
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to higher over-quota duties