Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Refined Olive Oil and Fractions (HS 150990) totaled $41.5M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Refined Olive Oil and Fractions paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Refined Olive Oil and Fractions imports of $41.5M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRefined olive oil — produced by treating lower-grade virgin oils with physical or chemical refining to reduce acidity and remove defects, without chemically modifying the glyceride structure — is classified here and is commonly blended with virgin olive oil before retail sale. The two tariff lines split by container size: under 18 kg (1509902000) for retail and 18 kg and over (1509904000) for bulk and foodservice. Spain and Italy are the dominant suppliers, with Tunisia and Turkey also contributing. Because refined olive oil is frequently blended at origin before export, importers should scrutinize blend ratios and labeling to ensure the product is correctly classified and that any 'olive oil' label claims comply with FDA standards. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before importing.
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566 import shipments a month
Blends of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil are typically classified under heading 1509 based on the predominant character and the specific blend composition. CBP guidance and the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes indicate that such blends generally remain within heading 1509 rather than moving to 1510. Importers should obtain a detailed composition certificate from the supplier and consider a binding ruling request from CBP if the blend ratio is near a classification boundary.
FDA requires that the label accurately describe the product. A blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil may be labeled 'olive oil' under US standards, but the label must not mislead consumers into believing the product is virgin or extra virgin. The USDA voluntary olive oil grading standard and IOC definitions are often referenced in commercial contracts, though they are not legally binding for FDA labeling purposes.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 1509
Subheading 150990 · $41.5M of $162.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509904000 | Olive Oil, Refined, N/Chem Modifd, Incont 18kg/Over | $22.3M | 5.18% | 100.00% | $1.2M |
| 1509902000 | Olive Oil, Refined, N/Chem Modifd, In Cont Lt 18 Kg | $19.2M | 9.10% | 99.43% | $1.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1509902000 | Olive Oil, Refined, N/Chem Modifd, In Cont Lt 18 Kg | $420K |
| 1509904000 | Olive Oil, Refined, N/Chem Modifd, Incont 18kg/Over | $383K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$41.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$803KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $427.8M of Refined Olive Oil and Fractions and exported $17.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and Italy together supply 61% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.99% of imports for consumption.