0709.30.40.20 - Chinese

This HTS classification, 0709.30.40.20, specifically covers "Chinese" eggplants (aubergines) that are fresh or chilled. These are distinct varieties of eggplants, typically characterized by their longer, slender shape and thinner skin compared to other common types. The "Chinese" designation refers to specific cultivars or types of eggplant that are commonly identified by this term within the trade and agricultural sectors.

This category is differentiated from its siblings by the specific variety of eggplant. While 0709.30.40.40 covers "Italian" eggplants, which often have a more bulbous shape, and 0709.30.40.60 encompasses all "Other" types of eggplants not otherwise specified, 0709.30.40.20 is exclusively for those identified as "Chinese" varieties. Classification at this level relies on the importer's ability to identify and document the specific varietal type, often through commercial documentation, packaging, or visual inspection, aligning with established agricultural and trade definitions.