High-Acidity Crude Olive Pomace Oil from China
Characterized by high free fatty acid content from olive pomace extraction, this crude oil fits HTS 1510.10.90.00 as other non-lampante crude pomace oil. It undergoes refining to become suitable for blending into edible products.
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
• Submit acidity test reports (e.g
• >20% FFA) to support 'crude' status and avoid virgin oil scrutiny
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to preserve quality and prevent solidification
• Beware of seasonal quotas on olive oil imports from key producers like Spain or Italy