Italian Long Eggplant from Canada
Fresh Italian long eggplants (Solanum melongena var. esculentum) are slender, elongated purple-skinned vegetables typically 8-12 inches in length with mild, tender flesh. They fall under HTS 0709.30.4040 as 'Italian' eggplants, distinguished by their specific shape and variety suitable for Mediterranean cuisine.
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
• Verify variety with supplier certificates confirming 'Italian' type (long, slender) to match HTS 0709.30.4040 criteria
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh produce
• Avoid misclassification as generic eggplants (0709.30.4000); temperature logs below 13°C prevent chilling injury claims