Dried Bergamot Fruits from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

0.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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