Italian Sicilian Eggplant
Sicilian eggplant is a small, round Italian variety with deep purple-black skin and intense flavor, commonly used in caponata. 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 |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0701100000–0714900090).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in a preservative solution
Provisionally preserved vegetables fall under heading 07.11.
If dried
Dried vegetables, other than those specified, are in heading 07.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to stay under 0709.30.00
• Include packaging weight in the dutiable weight per supplementary note 1
• Check for any seasonal safeguard measures under supplementary note 2 that may apply
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 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.
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.