Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Greek Kalamata from Japan
High-quality extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata olives in Greece, first cold-pressed to retain polyphenols and robust flavor profile. Falls under HTS 1509.20.90 as 'other' extra virgin olive oil, excluding specific virgin categories or chemically altered products.
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
• Provide International Olive Council (IOC) certification or equivalent to verify extra virgin grade and prevent duty disputes
• Ensure COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) compliance; pitfall is generic 'Mediterranean' labeling which can lead to fines
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers to maintain quality; declare 'extra virgin' accurately on commercial invoice