0709.30.20/Fresh California Black Beauty Eggplant/Canada

Fresh California Black Beauty Eggplant from Canada

The Black Beauty eggplant is a classic globe-shaped variety with glossy deep purple skin, commonly harvested fresh during peak season. It falls under HTS 0709.30.20 when imported from April 1 to November 30 due to seasonal quotas on fresh or chilled eggplants (aubergines). These are unsuitable for immediate consumption if not fully ripened but are provisionally preserved for transport.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

• Verify entry date falls between April 1 and November 30 to qualify under this code; off-season imports shift to 0709.30.40

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming the eggplants are fresh/chilled and free from pests like the eggplant fruit and shoot borer

• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh eggplants' and maintain cold chain (4-10°C) to prevent spoilage claims at customs