1509.40.20/Greek Virgin Olive Oil Can/Japan

Greek Virgin Olive Oil Can from Japan

Pure virgin olive oil from Kalamata olives in Greece, not extra virgin grade, filled in a 2 kg metal can under 18 kg total weight for home cooking use. HTS 1509.40.20 applies to other virgin olive oils in small consumer packs.

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%

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Import Tips

• Declare exact acidity levels (1-3.3% for virgin) in supporting docs; mismatches lead to downgrading or penalties

• Avoid mixing with refined oils in same container to prevent reclassification as a fraction

• Register with USDA for olive oil imports if promotional claims are made on packaging