California Virgin Mission Olive Oil from China
Domestic-style virgin olive oil from Mission olives grown in California, with buttery notes for table use. HTS 1509.40.90.90 applies as other virgin olive oils, not chemically modified despite US production. Bridges New and Old World styles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Even US-origin needs import docs if re-exported; track substantial transformation rules
• Label 'product of' accurately; common error is origin confusion in transshipments
• Test for pesticide residues per FDA; olives often scrutinized for agricultural chemicals