Fresh Ping Tung Long Eggplant from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare varietal name accurately; inspect for verticillium wilt
• Ventilated shipping prevents CO2 buildup
• EU/NAFTA certificates for preferential duties