Pingtung Long Eggplant from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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