1509.20.20 - Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg

This HTS subheading, 1509.20.20, specifically classifies extra virgin olive oil that is presented for sale in immediate containers weighing under 18 kilograms. This packaging consideration is a key differentiator within the broader category of extra virgin olive oil, ensuring that only smaller retail or commercial units are captured here. The product itself must meet the stringent criteria for extra virgin olive oil, signifying high quality, obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical or other physical means, without any treatment other than washing, decantation, centrifuging, or filtration.

In contrast to its sibling category, 1509.20.90, which covers "Other" extra virgin olive oil, this specific subheading isolates those quantities packaged in containers under 18 kg. This distinction allows for precise tracking and statistical reporting of differently packaged goods, even if the olive oil content itself is identical. The purpose of such a subdivision is to accommodate varied trade practices and regulatory reporting requirements that may be linked to the size and nature of the packaging.

Further refinement within this category is provided by its subcategories. 1509.20.20.30 addresses certified organic extra virgin olive oil, distinguishing it based on its adherence to organic production standards. The remaining subcategory, 1509.20.20.90, serves as a catch-all for any other extra virgin olive oil in containers under 18 kg that do not qualify for the organic designation, thereby completing the detailed classification of this specific product type.