Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant from Canada
Fresh Chinese Fairy Tale eggplants are small, lavender-striped varieties with creamy white flesh, harvested fresh or chilled for import April-November. Classified under HTS 0709.30.20.20 as Chinese eggplants due to their slender shape and origin-specific naming in trade. Ideal for grilling or baby eggplant dishes in cuisine.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include variety-specific invoices and origin certificates to distinguish from standard eggplants
• Monitor temperature logs to avoid reclassification as unfit for 'fresh/chilled'
• Watch for seasonal cutoff dates to prevent duty misapplication