Bergamot Oil Concrete from China
Bergamot concrete, a waxy semi-solid from initial solvent extraction of peels before alcohol washing. HTS 3301.19.51.10 includes concretes as citrus essential oil derivatives for bergamot. Base material for absolutes in perfumery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify solvent used (hexane typically) and waxy consistency in invoices to confirm concrete status
• Store and ship refrigerated to prevent degradation before absolute processing
• Avoid retail packs; bulk industrial only for this classification