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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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