Olive oil and its fractions — HTS 1509
Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 › Heading 1509
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1509 is a broad product category for olive oil and its fractions, whether refined or unrefined, as long as the product has not been chemically modified. “Fractions” means separated components of olive oil, such as particular portions obtained through processing. The heading generally covers the oil itself rather than products that merely contain olive oil as an ingredient.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical composition and processing history, then follow the more specific subheadings under heading 1509. The additional digits commonly distinguish the kind or condition of the oil—for example, whether it is virgin or otherwise obtained, and whether it is refined or presented in another specified form. Confirm the exact wording, unit of quantity, and any applicable statistical breakout in the current HTSUS; classification may require a customs broker or binding ruling when the product is unusual.
What to check
- Check that the product is olive oil or an olive-oil fraction, not a blend, flavored preparation, cosmetic, or food product classified elsewhere.
- Review how the oil was obtained and processed, including whether it is virgin, refined, or chemically modified; keep supplier specifications and production records.
- Compare the product’s composition and description with every subordinate subheading under 1509 before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Check whether a blend or additive changes classification, and verify the ingredient percentages and intended use from the commercial invoice and technical documents.
- Confirm the current HTSUS text, statistical suffix, quantity unit, and any applicable chapter or additional notes; seek broker or ruling advice if the facts do not fit one description clearly.
HTS heading 1509 summary
Olive oil and its fractions is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1509.20 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1509.30 | Virgin olive oil |
| 1509.40 | Other virgin olive oils |
| 1509.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1509?
Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.