Pingtung Long Eggplant from Japan
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 — 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
• 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