0709.30.20
If entered during the period from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year
This code covers fresh or chilled eggplants (aubergines). It’s specifically used for imports occurring between April 1st and November 30th of any year, with duty rates of 2.6¢/kg for general trade partners and potentially free rates for those with eligible trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0709.30.20
This tariff code falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Code 0709.30.20 specifically refers to eggplants (aubergines) entered during the period from April 1 to November 30 each year. There are further subdivisions based on origin: 0709.30.20.20 for Chinese eggplants, 0709.30.20.40 for Italian eggplants, and 0709.30.20.60 for all other eggplants; select the appropriate suffix based on the country of origin. Duty rates are generally 2.6¢/kg for standard trade partners, but can be free for eligible FTA countries.
| Chapter | Chapter 7 - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
2.6¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 0709.30.20 (Eggplants, entered between April 1 and November 30) is generally 2.6¢/kg, reported in kilograms. However, a free duty rate applies to imports originating from specific countries including Australia, Canada, Chile, and others designated as eligible for FTA or preference programs. This special rate applies to all subdivisions – 0709.30.20.20 (Chinese), 0709.30.20.40 (Italian), and 0709.30.20.60 (Other) – if the goods meet the rules of origin for those respective trade agreements; otherwise, the general rate of 2.6¢/kg applies to all origins. No other special rates are specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 3.3¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
0709.30.20.20
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Eggplants (aubergines): > If entered during the period from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year > Chinese
0709.30.20.40
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Eggplants (aubergines): > If entered during the period from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year > Italian
0709.30.20.60
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Eggplants (aubergines): > If entered during the period from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year > Other
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