Fresh Ping Tung Long Eggplant from China
Ping Tung eggplants are long, slender, lavender-purple hybrids with few seeds, heat-tolerant for Asian recipes. Classified HTS 0709.30.40.60 as other fresh/chilled eggplants. Ready-to-cook condition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare varietal name accurately; inspect for verticillium wilt
• Ventilated shipping prevents CO2 buildup
• EU/NAFTA certificates for preferential duties