Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml Glass Bottle from Japan
This is premium extra virgin olive oil extracted from certified organic olives via cold pressing, retaining full flavor and nutrients without chemical modification. It weighs under 18 kg with its immediate 500ml glass container and meets USDA organic standards. Classified under HTS 1509.20.20.30 due to its virgin status, organic certification, and container weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation from supplier to verify 'certified organic' status for customs
• Ensure immediate container weight is documented as under 18 kg; provide packing list and lab analysis confirming extra virgin grade
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling acidity levels (>0.8%) which could reclassify to lower virgin categories