Organic Beefsteak Greenhouse Tomatoes from China
Large beefsteak tomatoes grown organically in greenhouses, fresh or chilled, entered in designated seasonal windows. Falls under HTS 0702.00.20.08 as other certified organic greenhouse tomatoes, distinct from round statistical types per notes. Chapter exclusions for dried peppers do not apply to these fresh solanaceous fruits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cross-check entry calendar dates precisely; even one day off reclassifies to continuous entry provisions
• Prepare for FDA prior notice requirements for fresh tomatoes as potential adulterated produce
• Document greenhouse sq footage or photos if audited for production method verification