Fresh Rosa Bianca Eggplant from Japan
Rosa Bianca eggplants have pear-shaped, pale lavender-white skin with creamy flesh. They qualify under HTS 0709.30.40 for fresh or chilled 'other' varieties.
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
• Ensure cold chain from farm to port with monitoring devices
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments
• Avoid over-maturity declarations to prevent waste assessments