Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Tunisian Chemlali from Japan
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 — 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
• 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