Fresh Italian Rosa Bianca Eggplant from China
Rosa Bianca is a heirloom Italian eggplant with pale lavender-white stripes, prized for mild flavor in grilling. It qualifies for HTS 0709.30.20 when entered fresh or chilled from April 1 to November 30 under the 'other eggplants' category. Provisional preservation ensures transport viability without immediate edibility.
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 refrigerated containers to maintain 7-13°C; temperature logs prevent rejection for chilling injury
• Declare exact weight and count per statistical notes to match 'other vegetables' reporting
• Watch for misdeclaration as peppers (0709.60), which have separate seasonal and processing subheadings