Fresh Italian Rosa Bianca Eggplant from Japan
Rosa Bianca is a heirloom Italian eggplant with pale lavender-white stripes, prized for mild flavor in grilling. It qualifies for HTS 0709.30.20 when entered fresh or chilled from April 1 to November 30 under the 'other eggplants' category. Provisional preservation ensures transport viability without immediate edibility.
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
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain 7-13°C; temperature logs prevent rejection for chilling injury
• Declare exact weight and count per statistical notes to match 'other vegetables' reporting
• Watch for misdeclaration as peppers (0709.60), which have separate seasonal and processing subheadings