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Fresh Sicilian Eggplant from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Fresh Sicilian Eggplant from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.30.40.60