Italian Virgin Olive Oil from Tuscany from Germany
Virgin olive oil produced from Tuscan olives using cold extraction methods, featuring robust fruity notes suitable for cooking and finishing. Classified in HTS 1509.40.90.90 as it qualifies as other virgin olive oils not chemically modified or refined. Not meeting strict extra virgin standards due to minor processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide organoleptic analysis reports proving virgin quality; EU PDO certifications help but aren't substitutes for US requirements
• Watch for blending declarations—pure olive oil only; pitfalls include undeclared heat treatment reclassifying as refined
• Use tamper-evident packaging and include harvest date to comply with FDA food safety and customs valuation rules