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Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

14 declarable lines

Heading 1509 covers olive oil and its fractions that are not chemically modified, whether refined or not. It splits first by grade (extra virgin, virgin, other virgin oils, and other/refined), then by package weight (immediate container under 18 kg versus other), and finally by whether the oil is certified organic.

Products in this heading

Extra virgin olive oil in 500 ml glass bottles
Certified organic extra virgin olive oil in 1 L tins
Virgin olive oil in 5 L food-service jugs
Refined olive oil shipped in bulk drums
Cold-pressed virgin olive oil in 250 ml gift bottles
Organic refined olive oil in 200 L drums for repacking
Blend of virgin olive oils packed in 750 ml bottles

How to choose the right subheading

Grade of the oil: extra virgin, virgin, other virgin olive oils, or other (refined) oil.
Weight of the immediate container: under 18 kg (retail-size) or 18 kg and over (bulk).
Organic certification: certified organic lines are separate from other lines at the same grade and pack size.
Whether the oil has been chemically modified, which would move it out of heading 1509.

Often confused with

Olive-pomace oil and other oils obtained solely from olives
Oils extracted from the olive residue after pressing are classified in 1510, not 1509.
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Olive oil blended with canola or other non-olive oils
Edible mixtures of fats or oils from different headings fall in 1517.
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Hydrogenated or inter-esterified olive oil
Chemically modified oils are excluded from 1509 and go to 1516.
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Olives prepared or preserved for eating
Table olives are a prepared vegetable product, not an oil.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for extra virgin olive oil in retail bottles?

Extra virgin olive oil in immediate containers under 18 kg takes 1509.20.20.90 at the general (MFN) rate of 5 cents/kg on contents and container. If the oil is certified organic, use 1509.20.20.30 at the same general (MFN) rate.

What is the duty on bulk organic virgin olive oil?

Certified organic virgin olive oil in containers of 18 kg or more is classified under 1509.30.90.30, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.4 cents/kg. Non-organic bulk virgin olive oil takes 1509.30.90.90 at the same general (MFN) rate.

How do I classify refined olive oil?

Refined olive oil and its fractions fall under the Other group in 1509. Use 1509.90.20.00 for immediate containers under 18 kg (general (MFN) 5 cents/kg on contents and container) or 1509.90.40.00 for larger containers (general (MFN) 3.4 cents/kg).

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.