Dried Bergamot Fruits from China
Bitter citrus fruits primarily grown for their aromatic peel used in Earl Grey tea and perfumes. Falls under HTS 0805.90.01.00 as dried 'other' citrus including bergamots, provided they retain fresh fruit form without further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide certificates verifying bergamots are dried naturally without chemical preservatives to stay in fresh/dried fruit heading
• Label moisture content to distinguish from processed peels; high moisture may trigger reclassification
• Monitor EU origin rules as many bergamots come from Italy/Calabria with specific varietal declarations