Italian
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Eggplants (aubergines): > If entered during the period from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year > Italian
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0709.30.20.40
Italian Long Purple Eggplant
Fresh Italian long purple eggplants (Solanum melongena var. esculentum) are slender, elongated varieties with vibrant purple skin, typically 8-12 inches long. They fall under HTS 0709.30.20.40 when entered April 1 to November 30 due to their classification as 'Italian' eggplants, a specific type distinguished by shape and seasonal import restrictions in the fresh or chilled category.
Italian Rosa Bianca Eggplant
The Rosa Bianca is a Italian heirloom eggplant with pear-shaped, pale lavender-white skin and mild flavor, prized in Mediterranean cuisine. Classified under HTS 0709.30.20.40 for fresh/chilled imports during April-November as a distinct 'Italian' variety based on traditional cultivation and morphology.
Italian Listada de Gandia Eggplant
Listada de Gandia eggplants are Italian striped varieties with purple-white bands on elongated fruits, ideal for grilling or stuffing. HTS 0709.30.20.40 covers their fresh/chilled import April 1-November 30, recognizing 'Italian' types per tariff specifications for seasonal market protection.
Italian Black Beauty Eggplant
Black Beauty is a classic Italian eggplant variety with glossy deep-purple skin on bell-shaped fruits, a staple in Italian-American cooking. It qualifies for HTS 0709.30.20.40 as fresh/chilled 'Italian' eggplants imported seasonally from April to November.
Italian Sicilian Eggplant
Sicilian eggplants are small, round Italian varieties with deep purple-black skin, intensely flavorful for caponata. Under HTS 0709.30.20.40 for fresh/chilled seasonal entry (April-November), as specified 'Italian' per statistical notes.