U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Eggplants (Aubergines) (HS 070930) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Eggplants (Aubergines) paid $32K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Eggplants (Aubergines) imports of $2.9M in August 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDuty rates for fresh and chilled eggplants shift by calendar season — the US tariff schedule distinguishes entries made April 1 through November 30 from those made December 1 through March 31, and within each window further separates Chinese-type, Italian-type, and all other varieties. Mexico dominates US supply year-round, with Canada and Honduras contributing meaningfully, making cross-border cold-chain logistics and seasonal tariff timing central concerns for importers. Admissibility is subject to FDA review, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at the port of entry.
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446 import shipments a month
The April 1–November 30 and December 1–March 31 windows reflect different duty rates tied to domestic growing seasons. Importers must classify shipments under the correct seasonal subheading — Chinese-type (0709302020/0709304020), Italian-type (0709302040/0709304040), or NESOI (0709302060/0709304060) — based on both entry date and variety.
Fresh eggplants typically require a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin attesting freedom from regulated pests. Depending on the source country, APHIS may impose additional conditions such as treatment requirements or inspection at the port of entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current admissibility conditions by origin.
Subheading 8 of 16 in heading 0709
Subheading 070930 · $2.9M of $278.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $87.9M of Fresh or Chilled Eggplants (Aubergines) and exported $38.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709302060 | Eggplants Entry 4/1-11/30, Frsh/Chld, NESOI | $2.1M | 0.69% | 6.43% | $15K |
| 0709302020 | Eggplants Entry 4/1-11/30, Frsh/Chld, Chinese | $403K | 3.64% | 37.86% | $15K |
| 0709302040 | Eggplants Entry 4/1-11/30, Frsh/Chld, Italian | $364K | 0.87% | 8.65% | $3K |
| 0709304020 | Eggplants Entry 12/1-3/31, Fresh/Chld, Chinese | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0709304040 | Eggplants Entry 12/1-3/31, Fresh/Chld, Italian | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0709304060 | Eggplants Entry 12/1-3/31, Fresh/Chld, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0709300000 | Eggplants (Aubergines), Fresh or Chilled | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 89% of it. Dominican Republic pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
88.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.12% of imports for consumption.