Listada de Gandia Italian Eggplant from China
Listada de Gandia is a traditional Italian-Spanish striped eggplant with purple-white bands, cylindrical shape, and delicate flavor perfect for caponata or parmigiana. It qualifies for HTS 0709.30.4040 as an 'Italian' eggplant variety when imported fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'Italian Listada de Gandia' to support statistical reporting
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce 2-8 hours before arrival
• Watch for reclassification if bundled with herbs; sets may trigger different headings