Fresh Rosa Bianca Eggplant from China
Rosa Bianca is a Sicilian heirloom with pearlescent pinkish-purple skin and buttery texture for gourmet dishes. Under HTS 0709.30.40.60 for other fresh or chilled eggplants. Marketed whole for high-end retail.
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
• Use refrigerated containers with ethylene absorbers; check for anthracnose spots
• Accurate invoice descriptions prevent undervaluation disputes
• Retail packaging must not imply preservation