Bergamot Essential Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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