Hydroponic Greenhouse Grape Tomatoes

Grape tomatoes grown hydroponically in greenhouses without soil, supplied fresh or chilled during quota periods. Classified in 0702.00.2026 for their greenhouse origin, small elongated shape under 0.9 kg, and seasonal entry aligning with US tomato import protections.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.20Same rate: 7.5%

If other greenhouse varieties entered seasonally

This suffix covers additional 'other' greenhouse tomatoes not specified as grape, based on statistical reporting.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 7.5%

If provisionally preserved in brine for transport

Per Chapter Note, treatment solely for provisional preservation (e.g., brine) moves to heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption.

0709.60.40Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If peppers mistakenly imported under tomatoes

Shape similarity could cause errors, but peppers belong in 0709.60; correct via binding ruling if contested.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document hydroponic greenhouse methods in commercial invoices to support classification and bypass certain field pest inspections

โ€ข Comply with APHIS import permits for solanaceous crops, specifying greenhouse to reduce quarantine risks

โ€ข Watch for over-ripeness at entry, as it could lead to rejection as not 'fresh'