Fresh Italian Eggplant from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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