Queen Green Olives in Light Brine 11 oz Can from Germany
Large Queen variety green olives in light brine, canned at 11 oz with drained weight <13 kg, for the tariff quota. HTS 2005.70.91.00 covers these green olives preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. Variety size doesn't affect 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
• Label with varietal name and brine salinity for CBP review; track license allocation for quota
• Pitfall: light brine misread as vinegar—test for acetic acid