Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant from China
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 — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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