Bergamot Essential Oil from Japan
Pure bergamot essential oil extracted from the rind of Citrus bergamia fruits via cold pressing or steam distillation. Classified under HTS 3301.19.51.10 as an essential oil of citrus fruit, specifically bergamot, whether terpeneless or not. Used primarily in perfumery, aromatherapy, and flavoring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm bergamot from Citrus bergamia and avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Provide GC-MS analysis reports proving it's not diluted or mixed with other substances exceeding essential oil definitions
• Label packagings clearly as 'essential oil' to distinguish from retail perfumes under Chapter 33 headings