1509.30.90 - Other

This HTS classification, 1509.30.90, specifically addresses "Other" virgin olive oils that do not fall under the sibling category of 1509.30.20, which is designated for virgin olive oil weighed with its immediate container under 18 kg. Therefore, this classification is applicable to virgin olive oil where the packaging weight exceeds or is not a determining factor for classification under the sibling code, or when such weighing information is not readily available for customs purposes. It encompasses all virgin olive oil meeting the definitional criteria of Chapter 15 and heading 1509, but not specifically identified by the packaging weight exclusion.

The distinction from the sibling category hinges on the weight of the immediate container. While 1509.30.20 is narrowly defined by this specific packaging parameter, 1509.30.90 serves as the residual classification for all other virgin olive oils that meet the heading's requirements. This ensures that all forms of virgin olive oil are appropriately accounted for within the tariff schedule, allowing for accurate trade data collection and customs processing.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the categorization of virgin olive oil. The subcategories 1509.30.90.30 and 1509.30.90.90 allow for a distinction based on whether the product is certified organic. This differentiation is important for regulatory compliance, potential preferential tariff treatment, and for market-specific requirements related to organic labeling.