Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Spanish Hojiblanca from Japan
Premium extra virgin olive oil extracted from Hojiblanca olives grown in Spain, cold-pressed without chemical modification to preserve natural flavors and antioxidants. Classified under HTS 1509.20.90 as extra virgin olive oil that is 'other' than virgin or specific Italian imports, fitting the hierarchy for olive oil not chemically modified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming extra virgin status (acidity <0.8%) to avoid reclassification during customs inspection
• Label bottles with origin, harvest date, and varietal for FDA compliance; common pitfall is missing country-of-origin marking
• Use proper food-grade packaging to prevent leakage; declare exact volume for accurate duty calculation