Terpeneless Bergamot Oil from China
Terpeneless bergamot essential oil with terpenes removed through deterpenation for higher solubility and reduced phototoxicity. Falls under HTS 3301.19.51.10 explicitly covering terpeneless essential oils of bergamot citrus fruit. Ideal for cosmetics and food flavoring.
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
• Include processing certificates showing deterpenation to validate terpeneless status and prevent duty disputes
• Test for limonene content below 1% to confirm terpeneless classification per industry standards
• Avoid retail packaging under 50ml to steer clear of perfumery headings 3303-3307