Fresh Japanese Kermit Eggplant from China
Kermit eggplants feature green skin with white stripes, compact and ideal for baby eggplant dishes. Entered under HTS 0709.30.20 for fresh/chilled imports April 1-November 30 as other eggplants. Maintained in chilled state to ensure they remain provisionally preserved.
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
• Confirm varietal purity via supplier certificates to support 'eggplant' classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial processing, risking 0711 shift
• Track seasonal quotas; excess may face higher duties under 0709.30.40