Fresh White Eggplant from Japan

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 — 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%

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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