Sourcing olive pomace oil from China
Olive pomace oil from China carries UK duty of £92.00 to £134.00 per 100 kg, depending on whether it is crude or other oil. Finished olive pomace oil must meet the chemical properties for its category, including acidity, fatty acid and sterol composition. Cambridge China Bridge sources olive pomace oil.
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Duty charged by weight
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 1510 covers oils obtained solely from olives, including certain blends with olive oil, without chemical modification. Crude olive pomace oil under 1510 10 00 00 carries £92.00 per 100 kg; other oil under 1510 90 00 00 carries £134.00 per 100 kg. The supplied tariff data records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Both lines carry organic import controls and waste import and export controls. Organic food imported from China into Great Britain needs a valid Certificate of Inspection; check the recognised organic registers with your control body. For oil shipped as waste under notification controls, dispatch, destination and transit authorities must consent before shipment. Ask your customs broker to confirm which waste requirements apply to the actual goods and route.
The supplied tariff has only the two relevant lines shown here. Neither has a percentage duty, so a percentage-based worked example is not applicable. Confirm the processing stage, composition and commodity code before ordering. See the wider olive oil guide when comparing product categories.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude olive pomace oil | 1510 10 00 00 | £92.00 per 100 kg | None |
| Other olive pomace oil, including refined oil and finished blends | 1510 90 00 00 | £134.00 per 100 kg | None |
Specify the processing stage and oil composition
Specify whether you want crude feedstock for further processing, refined pomace oil or a finished cooking oil blend. Ask the supplier to describe extraction, refining and blending, identify any virgin olive oil component, and provide batch traceability back through the processor. Do not accept a specification that says only olive oil.
Finished olive pomace oil must have the correct chemical properties for its category. Request batch analysis for acidity, fatty acid and sterol composition, with agreed checks for peroxide value, moisture, impurities and contaminants. Agree packaging material, closure, intended use, storage conditions and remaining shelf life. Arrange testing and certification support around the actual product specification.
Inspection checklist
Identity: compare the batch analysis, invoice and delivered oil with the agreed processing stage and blend composition.
Condition: check retained samples for rancid or unusual odours, sediment and unexpected colour differences against the approved sample.
Packaging: inspect closures, leaks, container cleanliness and evidence of contamination during filling or transport.
Documents: match batch identifiers across packs and analysis reports, check label artwork against the approved version, and verify the organic Certificate of Inspection when applicable.
What goes wrong
A vague olive oil description can conceal a different processing stage or blend. A report for a previous batch does not establish the composition of the shipment. Ask for analysis tied to the delivered lot and investigate differences before releasing stock.
Other failure points include rancid oil, leaking closures and packaging contaminated during filling or transport. Organic claims can also fail when certification does not cover the proposed supply chain. Resolve composition, packaging and paperwork questions before dispatch, then follow the quality inspection guide on arrival.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on olive pomace oil from China?
The supplied tariff data shows £92.00 per 100 kg for crude oil under 1510 10 00 00 and £134.00 per 100 kg for other oil under 1510 90 00 00, with no recorded trade remedy or suspension.
How do I specify olive pomace oil for cooking?
Specify the finished oil category, refining and blend composition, intended cooking use, batch analysis, packaging and storage conditions. Keep crude feedstock specifications separate.
What tests should I request for olive pomace oil?
Request batch-specific acidity, fatty acid and sterol composition results. Agree additional checks for oxidation, moisture, impurities and contaminants with the laboratory.
Can I import organic olive pomace oil from China?
Organic imports into Great Britain need a valid Certificate of Inspection. Check the recognised organic registers and confirm the proposed product and supply chain with your control body before ordering.