Product classification
HS code for Refined olive oil: 1509.90
Vegetable oils, olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Classification of refined olive oil under HS 1509.90
Refined olive oil is classified under HS code 1509.90. Chapter 15 covers olive oil under heading 1509. This heading is split between virgin olive oils (1509.10) and "other" olive oils (1509.90). Refined olive oil is obtained from virgin olive oils by refining methods which do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceridic structure. The refining process usually involves neutralizing the acidity and removing unpleasant odors or tastes found in lower-quality virgin oils (often called lampante oil). The resulting refined oil is clear, odorless, and tasteless. In many commercial contexts, refined olive oil is blended with a small amount of virgin olive oil to add flavor; these blends are also classified under 1509.90. This code is distinct from those used for oils extracted from the olive pomace (the solid residue) using solvents, which are classified under a separate heading entirely.
- Covers
- Refined olive oil
- Blends of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil
- Refined olive oil fractions
- Neutralized olive oil
- Deodorized olive oil
- Also under 1509.90
- Bertolli Pure Olive Oil
- Filippo Berio Pure Olive Oil
- Pompeian Pure Olive Oil
- Colavita Pure Olive Oil
Codes often confused with 1509.90
Common mistake. Refined olive oil is often confused with virgin olive oil (1509.10), which is obtained solely by mechanical or physical means without chemical treatment. It is also frequently misclassified with olive-pomace oil, which falls under 1510.00. Olive-pomace oil is extracted from the residue of the olive after the first pressing using solvents, whereas refined olive oil under 1509.90 must be derived from the fruit itself. Mixtures of olive oil with other types of vegetable oils (like sunflower oil) fall under 1517.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 150990 (the code used for refined olive oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 150990 (the code used for refined olive oil) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 150990, not only refined olive oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $1.2B 61% of world exports
- 2 Italy $323M 16% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $130M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $470M 24% of world imports
- 2 Italy $253M 13% of world imports
- 3 Spain $118M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for refined olive oil
Brazil splits HS 1509.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1509.90.10Refined olive oil
- 1509.90.90Other olive oil, not virgin or refined
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about refined olive oil
What is the HS code for Refined olive oil?
The HS code for Refined olive oil is 150990 (Vegetable oils; olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified). The HS code for refined olive oil is 1509.90, which includes refined olive oil and its blends with virgin olive oil.
How do I classify Refined olive oil for customs?
Refined olive oil is classified under HS code 150990 — Vegetable oils; olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 1509.10 and 1509.90?
HS code 1509.10 is for virgin olive oils produced by mechanical means, while 1509.90 is for oils that have undergone refining processes or are blends of refined and virgin oils.
Which countries are the top exporters of refined olive oil (HS 150990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 150990 (the code used for refined olive oil) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.2B, 61% of world exports), Italy ($323M) and Portugal ($130M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 refined olive oil (HS 150990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 150990 (the code used for refined olive oil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($470M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($253M) and Spain ($118M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Refined olive oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 150990 for Refined olive oil is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for refined olive oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 150990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for refined olive oil depends on the product's details: 1509.90.10 (Refined olive oil), 1509.90.90 (Other olive oil, not virgin or refined).