Rosa Bianca Italian Eggplant from China
Rosa Bianca is a heirloom Italian eggplant variety featuring teardrop-shaped, pale lavender-white striped skin and creamy, non-bitter flesh ideal for grilling or stuffing. Classified under HTS 0709.30.4040 due to its recognition as an 'Italian' type eggplant in fresh or chilled form.
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
• Provide botanical identification or variety certificates to substantiate Italian heirloom classification
• Maintain cold chain (4-10°C) during transit; inspect for anthracnose to prevent rejection at US ports
• Label clearly as 'fresh Italian eggplant' to differentiate from standard varieties during customs review