1510.10.10.00 - Weighing with the immediate container under 18 kg

This HTS classification covers crude olive pomace oil that is presented for import or export with its immediate container weighing less than 18 kilograms. Crude olive pomace oil is a secondary product derived from the pressing of olive pulp after the initial extraction of olive oil. It is characterized by its unrefined state and is typically used as a feedstock for further refining to produce edible or industrial grade oils. The key differentiator for this specific subcategory is the net weight of the packaging, focusing on smaller retail or commercial-sized containers.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1510.10.90.00 ("Other"), is straightforward: this subcategory is exclusively for crude olive pomace oil packaged in containers weighing under 18 kg. The sibling category would encompass crude olive pomace oil in all other packaging weights, including larger bulk containers or if it were presented without its immediate container. The scope of crude olive pomace oil itself is defined by its origin (from olive pulp after initial oil extraction) and its unrefined, chemically unmodified state, aligning with the broader scope of heading 1510.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level based on the type of oil and the weight of its immediate container. Therefore, importers and exporters should ensure that the product meets the definition of crude olive pomace oil and that the total weight of the product and its immediate packaging falls below the 18 kg threshold to correctly utilize this classification code.