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Bulk Crude Olive Pomace Oil for Refining

Sold in bulk tankers, this crude olive pomace oil is destined for refineries to remove impurities and solvents, fitting HTS 1510.10.90.00 for other crude pomace oils from olive residues. It is neither refined nor chemically modified.

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.

1510.90.90.00Same rate: 20%

If partially refined fractions

Any refinement moves it from crude pomace to 'other' refined or fractions in 1510.90.

1509Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for virgin olive oil blends

Presence of 1509 virgin oils in blends shifts primary classification to that heading.

1520.00.00.00Same rate: 20%

If tall oil or glycerol pitch derived

Residues like glycerol pitch from processing fall under 1520 or 1522 per chapter notes.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare intended use as 'for refining' on commercial invoice to support classification and duty assessment

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests from olive pomace origin

• Monitor free fatty acid levels in samples to differentiate from higher-grade olive oils