1510.90.10.00 - Rendered unfit for use as food

This HTS category, 1510.90.10.00, specifically covers "Other oils and their fractions, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils and fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509, rendered unfit for use as food." This means that while the base material is olive oil, any products classified here are not intended for human consumption. This unsuitability can arise from various factors, such as contamination, excessive free fatty acid content, or other quality defects that would preclude them from being categorized as edible olive oils under heading 1509.

This classification distinguishes itself from edible olive oils by its designated non-food use. While both originate from olives and may undergo refining, the crucial distinction is the intent and condition that renders the product unfit for consumption. Unlike other vegetable oils that might be used for industrial purposes, this category is specifically limited to oils derived *solely* from olives, including blends that primarily consist of olive-derived components.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies heavily on verifying the origin of the oil (solely from olives) and confirming that it has been rendered unfit for edible purposes through documented processing or inherent quality issues. This ensures that oils with olive origins intended for non-food applications, such as in cosmetics, lubricants, or industrial processes, are correctly identified and subject to the appropriate customs treatment.