0709.30.20.40/Italian Listada de Gandia Eggplant/Japan

Italian Listada de Gandia Eggplant from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Use commercial invoices specifying cultivar name and origin (e.g

• Italy/Spain) to support 'Italian' classification

• Inspect for damage pre-shipment; bruised eggplants risk rejection or reclass to unfit categories

• Pair with FDA prior notice for produce safety compliance, even though primarily agricultural