Cylindrical Italian Eggplant from Canada
Cylindrical Italian eggplants are uniform, straight purple varieties bred for uniform slicing in Italian dishes like melanzane alla parmigiana, with thin skin and few seeds. This specific shape and use classify them under HTS 0709.30.4040 for Italian eggplants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for accurate HTS assignment and penalty avoidance
• Test for pesticide residues; EU-origin may need extra MRL documentation
• Separate from generic eggplants in manifests to claim correct Italian subheading