Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant from Mexico
Fresh Chinese Fairy Tale eggplants feature slender lavender-white striped skin and delicate sweet flesh, a gourmet heirloom variety. Falls under HTS 0709.30.4020 specifically for Chinese-type eggplants, distinguished by thin skin and finger-like shape from standard varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide botanical identification confirming Solanum melongena Chinese cultivar
• Monitor ethylene exposure as eggplants are sensitive and bruise easily
• Label country of origin prominently as Chinese varieties have specific statistical tracking