Bergamot Essential Oil (Terpeneless) from China
Terpeneless bergamot essential oil is derived from the peel of Citrus bergamia through steam distillation and subsequent deterpenation, removing terpenes for a purer aroma profile. It falls under HTS 3301.19.51.50 as an essential oil of citrus fruit, specifically 'other' non-orange varieties that are neither of current season nor advanced in value. This classification applies to bulk oils used in perfumery and 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
• Verify purity and terpeneless processing via GC-MS certificates to confirm classification under 3301, avoiding misclassification as perfumery compounds in 3302
• Provide detailed extraction method documentation (e.g
• steam distillation) and citrus origin proof to prevent reclassification as non-essential extracts