Fresh Italian Fairy Tale Eggplant from Germany
Small, elongated Italian Fairy Tale eggplants have thin purple skins and tender flesh perfect for stuffing or stir-fries. This HTS 0709.30.40.60 covers other fresh or chilled eggplants not fitting precise statistical breaks. They remain uncooked and unprocessed for direct consumer use.
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
• Comply with PPQ Form 587 for foreign plant material declarations; avoid common pitfall of insufficient cooling leading to decay
• Segregate from other nightshades in shipping to prevent cross-contamination
• For organic claims, provide certification matching General Statistical Note 6 standards