Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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