Fresh Italian Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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