Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Greece from Germany
Premium extra virgin olive oil produced from Greek Koroneiki olives, cold-pressed without chemical modification. Classified under HTS 1509.20.90.90 as extra virgin olive oil, other than virgin or lampante varieties in specific containers. It meets the criteria for extra virgin due to low acidity and sensory standards.
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
• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming extra virgin status (acidity <0.8%) to avoid reclassification
• Label bottles with origin, grade, and harvest date per FDA and customs rules; use tamper-evident seals
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'pure' olive oil, which shifts to 1509.90