Fresh Thai Green Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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