Greek Virgin Olive Oil Can from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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