Bergamot Essential Oil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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