Extra Virgin Greek Kalamata Olive Oil from China
This is extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed from Kalamata olives grown in Greece, retaining full flavor and nutrients without chemical modification. It falls under HTS 1509.40.90.90 as 'other virgin olive oils' since it is unrefined olive oil not fitting specific extra virgin categories in the hierarchy. Ideal for salads and drizzling.
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
• Verify acidity levels below 0.8% and provide lab certificates confirming virgin status to avoid reclassification as refined oil
• Include country-of-origin labeling and phytosanitary certificates; common pitfall is misstating extraction method leading to audits
• Declare exact olive variety and production date on commercial invoice for statistical reporting under 'other' subheading