Fresh White Eggplant from China
White eggplants have pale, creamy skin and delicate flavor, less bitter than purple varieties. HTS 0709.30.40 covers them as fresh or chilled 'other' eggplants.
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 set to 4-7°C to preserve quality and avoid chilling injury
• Prepare CBP Form 3461 with accurate HTS for accelerated release
• Watch for reclassification if found dried, as chapter excludes those