The tariff classification of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Greece

N359022 March 17, 2026 CLA-2-15:OT:RR:NC:N5:229 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1509.20.2030 George Psimikos Sopato Olive Oil Tourloti Square 1 Tourloti 72057 Greece RE: The tariff classification of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Greece Dear Mr. Psimikos: In your letter dated February 20, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A description of the product and pictures accompanied your inquiry. The subject merchandise, “Sopato,” consists of 100 percent extra virgin olive oil. Olives are mechanically cold pressed to produce the oil, which then goes through a centrifugation and filtration process. You state the oil does not contain any additives or undergo any chemical processing or refining. The olive oil will be imported in a 750 ml tin. The applicable subheading for “Sopato,” will be 1509.20.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified: Extra virgin olive oil: Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg: Certified organic. The general rate of duty will be 5 cents per kilogram on contents and container. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act), which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at 301-575-0156, or at the Web site www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact National Import Specialist Christopher Gangaprashad at christopher.gangaprashad@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, (for) James Forkan Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director National Commodity Specialist Division