Greenhouse Grape Tomatoes from China

Small, oblong grape tomatoes grown in controlled greenhouse environments, entered fresh or chilled during the specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14). These cherry-sized tomatoes weigh less than 0.9 kg each and are classified under HTS 0702.00.2026 due to their greenhouse production and entry timing restrictions for statistical purposes.

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

Verify entry date falls within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; off-season entries shift to other subheadings

Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner, as required for fresh produce

Label packages clearly with variety (grape tomatoes) and weight to avoid misclassification as round tomatoes under 0702.00.20.36