0709.30.20.40/Italian Long Purple Eggplant/Japan

Italian Long Purple Eggplant from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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Import Tips

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from origin confirming pest-free status, as eggplants are subject to USDA APHIS inspections

• Verify entry date falls within April 1-November 30; off-season imports shift to general eggplant codes with different duties

• Avoid misclassification as generic eggplants (0709.30.20.80) by providing variety documentation like invoices specifying 'Italian' type