1509.40.20.90 - Other

This HTS category, 1509.40.20.90, specifically covers "Other" virgin olive oils that weigh with their immediate container under 18 kg. This classification applies to virgin olive oils that do not meet the specific criteria for other subcategories within the "virgin olive oils" group, and where the packaging and its contents collectively do not exceed the 18 kg weight limit. Virgin olive oils are defined as oils obtained from the fruit of the olive tree solely by mechanical or other physical means, under conditions, particularly thermal conditions, that do not lead to alteration of the oil.

Within the "virgin olive oils, weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg" classification, this "Other" subcategory serves as a residual category for compliant oils that are not otherwise specified. It is distinct from the sibling category 1509.40.20.30, which is reserved for certified organic virgin olive oils. Therefore, to be classified here, the virgin olive oil must be under 18 kg (including its immediate container) and not possess organic certification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on the precise definition of virgin olive oil and the exclusion of oils that qualify for the "certified organic" sibling category. Importers and exporters should ensure that their product meets the established quality and packaging weight parameters to accurately assign this HTS code.