Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Tunisian Chemlali from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for peroxide value and UV absorbance to prove extra virgin purity during CBP examination
• Avoid misdeclaring as 'pure' olive oil; extra virgin requires specific labeling under FDA rules
• Bulk imports need prior notice to FDA; pitfall is forgetting temperature logs for refrigerated shipments