Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant from Japan
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 — 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
• 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