Listada de Gandia Italian Eggplant from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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