Fresh Italian Eggplant from Germany
Italian eggplants are slender, elongated with thin purple-black skin and mild flavor, ideal for grilling or roasting. Classified under HTS 0709.30.40 as fresh or chilled 'other' eggplants, excluding distinct varieties.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain country-specific import permits if from pest-risk areas like Asia or Africa
• Use ventilated crates to prevent ethylene buildup from mixing with fruits during shipping
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'baby' eggplants without size verification