1509.20.90.30 - Certified organic

This HTS code, 1509.20.90.30, specifically designates extra virgin olive oil that has been certified as organic. This classification applies to olive oil meeting the stringent quality standards of "extra virgin," characterized by a free fatty acid content not exceeding 0.8 grams per 100 grams and other organoleptic properties assessed by a sensory analysis. The crucial differentiator for this subcategory is its official organic certification, indicating that the olives were grown and the oil was produced according to recognized organic farming and processing standards, without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.

The primary sibling category at this level, 1509.20.90.90, covers all other extra virgin olive oil that is *not* certified organic. Therefore, the key distinction lies solely in the presence or absence of a valid organic certification recognized by the importing country's authorities. Goods classified under 1509.20.90.30 must be accompanied by appropriate documentation substantiating their organic status.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 1509.20.90.30. The classification concludes at this point, emphasizing the specific nature of certified organic extra virgin olive oil within the broader category of edible olive oils.