# HS code for olive oil in the European Union > Olive oil imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 1509.20 when it is extra virgin olive oil. It sits in heading 15.09, “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified”. Olive oil can also fall under 1509.30, 1509.40 or 1509.90, depending on the grade. The tariff of the European Union has 7 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 1509.20 is 124.500 EUR DTN. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/olive-oil Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [1509.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/150920) - Chapter: [15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes](https://border.bot/hs-codes/15) - Candidate codes: 4 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 7 - General duty (MFN): 124.500 EUR DTN ## Summary Olive oil imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 1509.20 when it is extra virgin olive oil. It sits in heading 15.09, “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified”. Olive oil can also fall under 1509.30, 1509.40 or 1509.90, depending on the grade. The tariff of the European Union has 7 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 1509.20 is 124.500 EUR DTN. ## How to choose the right code Which grade is the oil: extra virgin, virgin, another virgin grade, or refined? Use 1509.20 when it is extra virgin olive oil. Use 1509.30 when it is virgin olive oil that is not extra virgin. Use 1509.40 when it is another virgin olive oil. Use 1509.90 when it is refined or other olive oil that is not virgin. ## Codes for olive oil Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to olive oil. ### [1509.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/150920) (most likely) Legal text: “Extra virgin olive oil” Heading 15.09: “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified” Applies when it is extra virgin olive oil. ### [1509.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/150930) (possible) Legal text: “Virgin olive oil” Heading 15.09: “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified” Applies when it is virgin olive oil that is not extra virgin. ### [1509.40](https://border.bot/hs-codes/150940) (possible) Legal text: “Other virgin olive oils” Heading 15.09: “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified” Applies when it is another virgin olive oil. ### [1509.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/150990) (possible) Legal text: “Other” Heading 15.09: “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified” Applies when it is refined or other olive oil that is not virgin. ## National lines in the European Union The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 7 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 1509.20 is 124.500 EUR DTN. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ### Under 1509.20 - 1509 20 00 10 “In containers holding 5 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 124.500 EUR DTN - 1509 20 00 90 “Other”. General duty (MFN): 124.500 EUR DTN ### Under 1509.30 - 1509 30 00 10 “In containers holding 5 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 124.500 EUR DTN - 1509 30 00 90 “Other”. General duty (MFN): 124.500 EUR DTN ### Under 1509.40 - 1509 40 00 00 “Other virgin olive oils”. General duty (MFN): 122.600 EUR DTN ### Under 1509.90 - 1509 90 00 10 “In containers holding 5 litres or less”. General duty (MFN): 134.600 EUR DTN - 1509 90 00 90 “Other”. General duty (MFN): 134.600 EUR DTN ## Similar products Products in the same category as olive oil, or classified under the same headings. - [Beer](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/beer): 2203.00 - [Chocolate](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/chocolate): 1806.32, 1806.31 - [Coffee](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/coffee): 0901.21, 0901.22 - [Gin](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/gin): 2208.50 - [Honey](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/honey): 0409.00 - [Tea](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/tea): 0902.30, 0902.10 - [Vodka](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/vodka): 2208.60 - [Whisky](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/whisky): 2208.30 - [Wine](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/wine): 2204.21, 2204.10 ## Other countries National tariff lines for olive oil are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live. - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/olive-oil): 4 national lines, duty rates live ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=bottle+of+olive+oil&destination=EU) ## Classification depends on the exact product The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as olive oil can fall under different codes. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the HS code for olive oil? Olive oil imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 1509.20 when it is extra virgin olive oil. It sits in heading 15.09, “Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified”. ### Does the grade change the HS code for olive oil? Yes. Use 1509.20 when it is extra virgin olive oil. Use 1509.30 when it is virgin olive oil that is not extra virgin. Use 1509.40 when it is another virgin olive oil. Use 1509.90 when it is refined or other olive oil that is not virgin. ### What is the duty on olive oil imported into the European Union? The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 1509.20 is 124.500 EUR DTN. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ## Sources and updates The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The conditions and questions on this page were written for olive oil by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/olive-oil.json