Italian Sicilian Eggplant from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Source from approved regions; EU origins often have streamlined phytosanitary protocols
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent condensation and maintain quality during transit
• Track tariff-rate quotas (TRQs); 'Italian' may exhaust seasonal allotments quickly