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%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 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