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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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