U.S. imports of Refined Olive Oil and Its Fractions (SITC 42142) totaled $41.5M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Refined Olive Oil and Its 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 Its 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 — processed to remove acidity and sensory defects from lower-grade virgin or lampante oil — occupies a distinct commercial tier below extra-virgin and virgin grades, and FDA labeling rules require accurate grade disclosure on retail packaging. Importers should note that blending refined olive oil with small amounts of virgin oil is common practice and affects both labeling obligations and classification. Spain, Italy, and Tunisia are historically dominant origins for refined grades entering the US market.
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Virgin olive oil is produced solely by mechanical means without chemical treatment; refined olive oil undergoes processing (neutralization, bleaching, deodorization) to correct defects. This processing distinction drives the separate SITC classification and can affect FDA labeling requirements for grade and identity.
Blends containing refined olive oil and virgin olive oil fractions generally remain classifiable under the refined olive oil heading rather than the virgin oil heading, but the exact HTS line depends on the dominant component and processing. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm classification before entry, as misclassification can trigger penalties.
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Basic heading 42142 · $41.5M of $1.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Spain and Italy together supply 61% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $427.8M of Refined Olive Oil and Its Fractions and exported $17.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.