Chinese Graffiti Eggplant
Chinese Graffiti eggplant displays striking purple-white stripes and tender mild flesh, noted for ornamental appearance and culinary use. As a fresh or chilled aubergine, it is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all eggplants in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved
Preserved vegetables for transport are in heading 07.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eggplant is fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to qualify for 0709.30.00
• Add packaging weight to the dutiable weight
• Verify the product is free of soil and pests to meet CBSA and CFIA entry requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.30.00
Baby Italian Eggplant
Baby Italian eggplant is a miniature version of the long Italian type, about 4-6 inches, with tender skin and sweet flesh, ideal for appetizers or grilling whole. As a fresh or chilled aubergine, it is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all eggplants in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant is a small, lavender-striped variety with creamy white flesh, harvested fresh or chilled. It falls under tariff item 0709.30.00 as a fresh or chilled aubergine (egg-plant).
Chinese Long Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Long Eggplant (Solanum melongena var. longissima) is a slender, purple-skinned vegetable typically 8-18 inches long, imported fresh or chilled. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00 as an aubergine (egg-plant).
Chinese Violet Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Violet Eggplant features deep purple skin and an elongated shape, suitable for fresh or chilled import. It falls under tariff item 0709.30.00 as a fresh or chilled aubergine (egg-plant).
Chinese White Eggplant
Chinese white eggplant has glossy pale skin, crisp texture, and a less bitter flavor than purple types, used in Asian dishes. As a fresh or chilled aubergine, it is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all eggplants in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Cylindrical Italian Eggplant
Cylindrical Italian eggplant is a uniform, straight purple variety bred for uniform slicing in Italian dishes like melanzane alla parmigiana, with thin skin and few seeds. As a fresh or chilled aubergine, it is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all eggplants in the Customs Tariff of Canada.