1509.40.90.30 - Certified organic

This HTS subcategory, 1509.40.90.30, specifically designates virgin olive oils that have been certified as organic. This certification indicates that the olive oil has been produced in accordance with recognized organic farming and processing standards, prohibiting the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms. These oils are intended for edible purposes and fall under the broader classification of "Other virgin olive oils."

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 1509.40.90.90 ("Other"), hinges on the presence of a valid organic certification. While both categories cover virgin olive oils not otherwise specified within the preceding HTS structure, the ".30" suffix is exclusively for those oils that have undergone and passed an official organic certification process. Therefore, the key differentiator is the verifiable adherence to organic production and processing protocols.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive, meaning that once an olive oil meets the criteria of being a virgin olive oil, not chemically modified, and possessing a certified organic status, it is correctly classified under this specific HTS code.