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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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