Fresh Sicilian Eggplant

Large Sicilian eggplants boast violet stripes on cream skin with meaty flesh for caponata. HTS 0709.30.40.60 covers these other fresh/chilled varieties. Chilled for transatlantic shipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.99Higher: 30% vs 17.5%

If vegetable gift baskets

Sets for retail sale with mixed produce classify residually.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If brined temporarily

Heading 0711 for transport preservation.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If processed like allspice relative

Chapter note excludes certain dried Capsicum/Pimenta.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Phytosanitary irradiation if from pest-prone areas; common issue is misweighting for duties

โ€ข Waxing prohibited for fresh classification

โ€ข Track humidity to avoid blossom-end rot

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