Pingtung Long Eggplant from Germany
Fresh Pingtung Long eggplants are Taiwanese/Chinese hybrid varieties with deep purple skin and firm flesh ideal for stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0709.30.4020 as Chinese eggplants due to botanical similarity and cultivation origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Document hybrid status linking to Chinese varietal standards
• Test for pesticide residues meeting FDA maximum residue limits
• Use 8-10°C storage to maintain quality without chilling damage