Fresh Sicilian Eggplant from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary irradiation if from pest-prone areas; common issue is misweighting for duties
• Waxing prohibited for fresh classification
• Track humidity to avoid blossom-end rot