Fresh Thai Long Eggplant from Japan
Slender Thai long eggplants are vibrant purple, thin-skinned, and ideal for curries with minimal seeding. Classified in HTS 0709.30.40.60 as other fresh/chilled eggplants. Imported chilled but ready for cooking without processing.
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
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for plant species; inspect for fruit flies at ports
• Avoid plastic bags causing condensation rot; opt for mesh nets
• Document harvest date to prove freshness under CBP rules