Pingtung Long Eggplant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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