High-Acidity Crude Olive Pomace Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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