Lite Olive Oil Pail 16.5kg from Japan
Low-acidity lite olive oil blend, refined fractions not chemically modified, in 16.5kg pail under 18kg total. HTS 1509.90.20.00 for lightweight olive oil packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label 'lite' claims with supporting acidity data to prevent FDA challenges
• Pails must be UN-approved if for hazmat-exempt oil shipments
• Avoid declaring as EVOO—lite is typically refined blend