Olive and Avocado Premium Cooking Oil Mix

A gourmet cooking oil blend combining olive oil (heading 1509) and avocado oil (heading 1510), marketed for sautéing and dressings. It qualifies for HTS 1517.90.20 as an artificial mixture of two or more Chapter 15 oils, not covered by heading 1516. The mixture enhances flavor profiles in high-end cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

1509.90.40Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If olive oil exceeds 90% composition

Olive oil-dominant products remain in heading 1509, avoiding multi-oil mixture classification.

1510Lower: 10% vs 25.5%

If predominantly avocado oil

Edible avocado oil without significant blending stays under heading 1510.

2007.91.40Higher: 38.5% vs 25.5%

If chemically modified or fruit-derived

Certain fruit oil preparations shift to Chapter 20 if processed beyond simple mixing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain COO certificates specifying oil sources to claim GSP or other duty reductions

Watch for adulteration claims; provide chromatographic analysis proving mixture authenticity

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