U.S. imports of Virgin Olive Oil (Chapter 15 Note 1) (HS 150930) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Virgin Olive Oil (Chapter 15 Note 1) paid $167K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Virgin Olive Oil (Chapter 15 Note 1) imports of $1.7M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVirgin olive oil classified under Chapter 15 Note 1 occupies a distinct grade tier below extra virgin — produced by mechanical means without chemical alteration but with higher permissible acidity levels. The US schedule breaks this heading into organic-certified shipments under 18 kg (1509302030), non-organic retail containers (1509302090), and bulk non-organic (1509309090). Italy and Spain are the primary suppliers, with Argentina a notable Southern Hemisphere source. Importers should pay close attention to the organic certification documentation required for line 1509302030, as USDA National Organic Program (NOP) equivalency agreements affect which foreign certifications are accepted. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before importing.
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35 import shipments a month
To classify under 1509302030, the shipment must be accompanied by a valid organic certificate issued by a USDA-accredited certifying agent or a certifier recognized under a USDA NOP equivalency arrangement. The certificate must identify the specific product, the certified operation, and the applicable standard. Importers should verify that their supplier's certifier is on USDA's current accredited list before the shipment departs.
The distinction rests on grade criteria — primarily free fatty acid content and organoleptic (sensory) assessment. Extra virgin must meet stricter acidity limits and pass a sensory panel test with no defects. Virgin olive oil under 150930 has a higher permissible acidity ceiling and may exhibit minor sensory defects. Importers should obtain a grade certificate from an accredited laboratory to support the correct heading at entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$91KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $16.5M of Virgin Olive Oil (Chapter 15 Note 1) and exported $1.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 1509
Subheading 150930 · $1.7M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509302090 | Virgin Olive Oil Sn1, Weighing Lt 18kg Nt C Organic | $830K | 6.95% | 100.00% | $58K |
| 1509309090 | Virgin Olive Oil Sn1, Weighing Gt=18kg, Nt C Organic | $786K | 12.80% | 100.00% | $101K |
| 1509302030 | Virgin Olive Oil Sn1, Cert Organic Weighing Lt 18kg | $97K | 9.30% | 100.00% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1509300000 | Virgin Olive Oil of Chapter 15 Note 1 | $91K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Chile and Tunisia together supply 60% of it. Chile pays 13.0% duty; Tunisia 1.4%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.76% of imports for consumption.