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Fresh Ping Tung Long Eggplant from Japan

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 — 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

Declare varietal name accurately; inspect for verticillium wilt

Ventilated shipping prevents CO2 buildup

EU/NAFTA certificates for preferential duties

Fresh Ping Tung Long Eggplant from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.30.40.60