Fresh White Eggplant from China
White eggplants, also known as Casper or Clouds, have pale skin and delicate flavor less bitter than purple types. HTS 0709.30.20.60 applies to these fresh or chilled imports from April to November. Primarily used in Asian stir-fries or as gourmet items.
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 ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup and rot during transit; declare soluble solids content if requested
• Pitfall: confusing with preserved pickled versions under different chapters