HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1509.30 – Vegetable oils; olive oil and its fractions, virgin olive oil, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
HS code 1509.30 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable oils, olive oil and its fractions, virgin olive oil, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. It is used for virgin olive oil, pure virgin olive oil, unrefined virgin olive oil, virgin olive oil for cooking and virgin olive oil for baking.
What HS 1509.30 covers
This HS code covers virgin olive oil and its fractions, which are unrefined and not chemically modified, but do not meet the strict criteria for extra virgin olive oil. Virgin olive oil is obtained by the same mechanical or physical means as EVOO, but it has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of no more than 2 grams per 100 grams, and may have slight sensory defects. It offers a good balance of flavor and quality, making it a versatile option for cooking, baking, and general culinary use where a slightly less intense flavor profile than EVOO is desired. Major importers are countries with significant food processing industries and a broad consumer base for olive oil, such as the USA, Germany, and France. Exporters are primarily Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece, which produce a range of olive oil qualities. Trade in virgin olive oil is influenced by global olive harvests, consumer price sensitivity, and the demand for quality edible oils that are more accessible than premium EVOO.
- Covers
- Virgin olive oil
- Pure virgin olive oil
- Unrefined virgin olive oil
- Virgin olive oil for cooking
- Virgin olive oil for baking
- Examples
- Bertolli Virgin Olive Oil
- Colavita Virgin Olive Oil
- Carapelli Virgin Olive Oil
- Star Virgin Olive Oil
Codes often confused with 1509.30
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 150920 (extra virgin olive oil) and 150940 (other virgin olive oils), with the key differentiator being the acidity level and sensory profile, making accurate lab analysis essential.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 150930, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 150930 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $188M 40% of world exports
- 2 Tunisia* ~$90M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Greece $38M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $475M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $148M 24% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $86M 14% of world imports
- 3 Spain $48M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $615M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1509.30
Brazil does not split HS 1509.30: its NCM code is 1509.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 15.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1509.30
What is HS code 150930?
HS code 150930 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable oils; olive oil and its fractions, virgin olive oil, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This HS code covers virgin olive oil and its fractions, which are unrefined and not chemically modified, but do not meet the strict criteria for extra virgin olive oil. Virgin olive oil is obtained by the same mechanical or physical means as EVOO, but it has a free acidity, expressed as oleic acid, of no more than 2 grams per 100 grams, and may have slight sensory defects. It offers a good balance of flavor and quality, making it a versatile option for cooking, baking, and general culinary use where a slightly less intense flavor profile than EVOO is desired. Major importers are countries with significant food processing industries and a broad consumer base for olive oil, such as the USA, Germany, and France. Exporters are primarily Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece, which produce a range of olive oil qualities. Trade in virgin olive oil is influenced by global olive harvests, consumer price sensitivity, and the demand for quality edible oils that are more accessible than premium EVOO.
What products fall under HS code 150930?
Virgin olive oil, Pure virgin olive oil, Unrefined virgin olive oil, Virgin olive oil for cooking, Virgin olive oil for baking
What are common misclassifications for HS code 150930?
This code is often confused with 150920 (extra virgin olive oil) and 150940 (other virgin olive oils), with the key differentiator being the acidity level and sensory profile, making accurate lab analysis essential.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 150930?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 150930 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($188M, 40% of world exports), Tunisia (about $90M) and Greece ($38M). World exports came to about $475M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 150930?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 150930 in UN Comtrade data were France ($148M, 24% of world imports), Morocco ($86M) and Spain ($48M). World imports came to about $615M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 150930 structured?
HS code 150930 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (15) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 150930?
In Brazil, HS code 150930 is NCM 1509.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.