1509.30.20 - Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg

This HTS category, 1509.30.20, specifically pertains to virgin olive oil that is packaged for retail sale with its immediate container weighing less than 18 kilograms. This typically includes consumer-sized packaging such as bottles, tins, or pouches commonly found in grocery stores and culinary settings. The classification emphasizes the presentation and packaging format of the virgin olive oil, distinguishing it from bulk shipments.

Within the broader category of "Virgin olive oil," this sub-classification differentiates itself from its sibling, 1509.30.90, which covers virgin olive oil not presented in immediate containers under 18 kg. Therefore, 1509.30.20 is for pre-packaged, smaller quantities intended for direct consumer use or smaller-scale commercial distribution.

Further subdivision exists within this category to account for specific product attributes. The subcategories 1509.30.20.30 and 1509.30.20.90 differentiate between certified organic virgin olive oil and other virgin olive oil packaged in immediate containers under 18 kg, respectively. This allows for more granular tracking and potential duty rate differentiation based on production methods.