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