Refined Pomace Olive Oil from China
Olive oil derived from olive pomace (residue after pressing) that is solvent-extracted and refined for purity. Falls under HTS 1509.90.40.00 as 'other' olive oil fractions, not chemically modified beyond standard refinement. Used in frying and industrial food manufacturing.
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
• Provide extraction method documentation to distinguish pomace oil from virgin grades and prevent reclassification
• Test for solvent residues to meet FDA safety standards for edible oil imports
• Bulk shipments require proper temperature-controlled transport to avoid spoilage claims at entry