Fresh Thai Green Eggplant from Japan
Thai green eggplants are small, round, bright green varieties used in curries, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.30.20 applies for April-November entries as fresh aubergines not fitting specific statistical breaks. They are kept chilled to preserve freshness during global shipping.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain fumigation certificates if from Asia to meet quarantine rules for eggplant lace bugs
• Separate from processed peppers in cargo to avoid chapter note exclusions under 0904
• Document as 'fresh/chilled only' to distinguish from 0711 preserved goods