Cylindrical Italian Eggplant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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