Bergamot Oil Concrete from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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