Bergamot Essential Oil from Germany
Cold-pressed essential oil from Citrus bergamia rind, classified in HTS 3301.19.51 as other citrus fruit oil. Commonly used in Earl Grey tea flavoring and high-end perfumery, often furanocoumarin-reduced.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Furocoumarin content declaration required for cosmetic safety compliance under FDA and EU REACH equivalents
• Use refrigerated shipping for heat-sensitive terpenes to maintain quality and declared value
• Differentiate FC F-free grades in documentation to avoid phototoxicity regulatory holds