Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Tunisian Chemlali

Extra virgin olive oil from Chemlali variety olives in Tunisia, unrefined and not chemically modified, known for its mild, buttery taste. Classified in HTS 1509.20.90 as other extra virgin olive oil outside premium Italian or specific virgin subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1509.90.40Same rate: 17.5%

If not extra virgin but 'other' olive oil fractions

Lower-grade or lampante olive oil falls into 1509.90, separate from extra virgin specifications.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If flavored or infused with herbs for retail

Infused olive oils with additives like basil are sauces or condiments in Chapter 21.

1518.00.20Same rate: 17.5%

If animal feed grade or denatured

Chapter note excludes merely denatured oils from 1518 if corresponding to undenatured edible types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include lab tests for peroxide value and UV absorbance to prove extra virgin purity during CBP examination

โ€ข Avoid misdeclaring as 'pure' olive oil; extra virgin requires specific labeling under FDA rules

โ€ข Bulk imports need prior notice to FDA; pitfall is forgetting temperature logs for refrigerated shipments

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