Fresh Listada de Gandia Eggplant

Listada de Gandia is a Spanish striped eggplant with purple-white patterns, harvested fresh for markets. HTS 0709.30.20 covers its import fresh or chilled during April-November period. Chilling prevents decay, aligning with fresh vegetable provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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0709.30.40Same rate: 17.5%

If entered outside specified months

Directly from heading description; seasonal entry defines the 10-digit code.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If in other preservative solutions

Chapter note limits 0711 to provisional preservation unfit for consumption.

0809.40.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If packaged as retail fruit set with plums

Sold as set for retail changes principal classification to Chapter 08 fruits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include EU origin certificates if applicable for preferential tariff treatment

โ€ข Inspect for mechanical damage; customs may reject bruised produce

โ€ข Do not commingle with Capsicum genus items to avoid 0904 exclusions

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