HS code for olive oil in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 1509.20
- Candidate codes
- 4
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 14
- General duty (MFN)
- 5¢/kg on contents and container, 3.4¢/kg
Summary
Olive oil imported into the United States 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 United States has 14 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1509.20 is 5¢/kg on contents and container or 3.4¢/kg, depending on the line.
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
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
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
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
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 United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 14 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1509.20 is 5¢/kg on contents and container or 3.4¢/kg, depending on the line. 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
- 1509.20.20.30“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Certified organic”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.20.20.90“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Other”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.20.90.30“Other › Certified organic”3.4¢/kg
- 1509.20.90.90“Other › Other”3.4¢/kg
Under 1509.30
- 1509.30.20.30“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Certified organic”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.30.20.90“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Other”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.30.90.30“Other › Certified organic”3.4¢/kg
- 1509.30.90.90“Other › Other”3.4¢/kg
Under 1509.40
- 1509.40.20.30“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Certified organic”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.40.20.90“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg › Other”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.40.90.30“Other › Certified organic”3.4¢/kg
- 1509.40.90.90“Other › Other”3.4¢/kg
Under 1509.90
- 1509.90.20.00“Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg”5¢/kg on contents and container
- 1509.90.40.00“Other”3.4¢/kg
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons.
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 United States 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 United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 1509.20 is 5¢/kg on contents and container or 3.4¢/kg, depending on the line. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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.
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