Olive oil supplier for importers in the USA

Extra virgin olive oil from Sfax, shipped in bulk, in 35 lb foodservice tins or under your own label. Every lot comes with an SGS analysis. We quote from €3.65/kg FOB Sfax for extra virgin in bulk, and give you a firm, dated price for your port.

Why US importers buy Tunisian olive oil

Tunisia is one of the world's largest olive oil exporters and already ships to US importers in bulk and in bottles. US buyers often come to Tunisia for extra virgin at a sharper price than Italian or Spanish origin, with documents that hold up at FDA entry.

Duties and taxes in the USA

The MFN duty on olive oil (HS 1509) is 3.4 ¢/kg in bulk and 5 ¢/kg in retail packs (rates shown on our US market guide, to be re-checked on the HTS before each order 🔴). There is no federal VAT; state sales tax applies at retail.

For the full import procedure, read our US market guide.

Compliance: who does what

The US importer of record files the FDA Prior Notice, runs the FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) and appoints a US agent where needed. Our part: an FDA-registered packing facility, the lot analysis, and labels that follow the Nutrition Facts format when we pack under your brand.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply olive oil importers in the USA?

Yes. Zitouna Export ships Tunisian extra virgin olive oil to importers, distributors, packers and private label brands in the USA, in bulk and in packed formats, from Sfax or Radès to New York and the other main ports.

What is the price of Tunisian olive oil for the USA?

Extra virgin in bulk starts from €3.65/kg FOB Sfax. The firm price depends on the grade, the format, the volume and the incoterm. Request a dated quote with your port: we answer with a price per kg or per unit and the current lot analysis.

What is the minimum order?

In bulk we start from one 200 L drum, then IBC (1,000 L) and flexitank (about 21.5 t). In packed goods there is no fixed minimum, but each shipment carries fixed export costs, so a full or shared pallet load gives the best price per unit.

Which formats do you ship to the USA?

Bulk in drums, IBC and flexitank; tins from 1 L to 20 kg; glass bottles from 250 ml to 1 L. Any other size can be made to order.

Which documents come with each shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis per lot, health certificate and bill of lading, plus the market-specific documents listed on this page.

What import duty applies in the USA?

The MFN duty on olive oil (HS 1509) is 3.4 ¢/kg in bulk and 5 ¢/kg in retail packs (rates shown on our US market guide, to be re-checked on the HTS before each order 🔴). There is no federal VAT; state sales tax applies at retail.

Who handles registration and labelling in the USA?

The US importer of record files the FDA Prior Notice, runs the FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) and appoints a US agent where needed. Our part: an FDA-registered packing facility, the lot analysis, and labels that follow the Nutrition Facts format when we pack under your brand.

Do you pack under my brand?

Yes. We fill bottles or tins with your label from a design you provide, or we build the label file with your text. You approve the lot on its lab report first.

Do you supply organic olive oil?

Yes. Our organic extra virgin is certified USDA NOP and EU organic by Ecocert. Ask for it in your quote request.

How do you prove the quality of each lot?

Every lot is analysed by SGS (acidity, peroxides, UV absorbance, sensory panel). We send the report with the quote, before you commit.

Can I get a sample?

Yes. You can order a sample from the current lot on our sample page, or validate the lot on its SGS report.

Which incoterms do you quote?

FOB Sfax by default, and CIF, DAP to your port on request. Freight is quoted at booking.

Do you supply 35 lb olive oil tins for foodservice?

Yes. Our 16 kg tin is the 35 lb format used by US foodservice distributors. We fill it with extra virgin or a blend, under our label or yours, and palletise for a 20′ container.