Italian Sicilian Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
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