Italian Long Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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