1509.90.20.00 - Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg

This HTS category, 1509.90.20.00, specifically classifies olive oil and its fractions, whether or not refined but not chemically modified, when presented in immediate containers weighing less than 18 kilograms. This includes a wide range of consumer-sized packaging such as bottles, tins, or pouches of olive oil intended for direct retail sale or use. The defining characteristic for classification under this subheading is the net weight of the product within its immediate packaging.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1509.90.40.00, relies solely on the weight of the immediate container. While both subheadings cover "Other" olive oil and its fractions not chemically modified, 1509.90.40.00 applies to presentations where the immediate container weighs 18 kilograms or more, typically indicating larger drums or bulk containers not intended for direct consumer distribution. This weight threshold is the sole criterion for differentiating between these two closely related categories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is finalized at this point based on the type of olive oil and the weight of its immediate packaging.