Hydroponic Greenhouse Grape Tomatoes from China

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.

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

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

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

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