Fresh Italian Fairy Tale Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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