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
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
• 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