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Virgin Olive Oil Drum 17kg

Virgin olive oil, first cold press without refinement, packed in a 17kg steel drum for food industry use, total under 18kg. Classified in 1509.90.20.00 for lightweight olive oil containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1522.00.00.00Higher: 23.8% vs 20%

If degras or residues from processing

Soap-stocks and residues fall in 1522 per chapter note.

1509.90.40.00Same rate: 20%

If over 18kg total

Subheading split by container weight.

1510Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If from olive pomace

Pomace oil heads to 1510, distinct from crude olive oil.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide lab analysis for free fatty acid content to substantiate 'virgin' grade

• Ensure drum seals prevent contamination; CBP inspects for integrity