Fresh Italian Eggplant from Germany
Italian eggplants are slender, elongated varieties with thin, purple-black skin and mild, sweet flesh ideal for grilling or roasting. Classified under HTS 0709.30.20.60 for fresh or chilled eggplants imported April through November. They are sold whole for retail without further processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct cold chain monitoring to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status below 13°C; declare exact variety and weight on entry docs
• Common pitfall: overripe shipments may be rejected or reclassified as unfit for fresh import