Pingtung Long Eggplant

Fresh Pingtung Long eggplants are thin, neon-purple Chinese heirloom varieties grown for their tender skin and minimal seeds, imported chilled April-November. HTS 0709.30.20.20 covers them as Chinese eggplants entered seasonally. Popular in Taiwanese and Southern Chinese recipes for quick cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.30.20.40Same rate: 17.5%

If other Chinese varieties or different statistical break

Within Chinese eggplants, further statistical suffixes differentiate by type or size.

0807.11.40Higher: 34.5% vs 17.5%

If dried for culinary use like certain preserved veggies

Drying excludes from fresh Chapter 07; however, eggplants typically stay in fresh unless processed.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If provisionally preserved with sulfur dioxide

Preservation treatment for transport qualifies for heading 0711 if not for immediate consumption.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use clear labeling as 'Chinese eggplant' on manifests to match HTS description

Obtain exporter certifications for varietal authenticity

Common error: bundling with off-season shipments leading to wrong subheading