Fresh Roma Plum Tomatoes
Roma plum tomatoes are elongated, firm-fleshed tomatoes ideal for sauces and canning, classified under HTS 0702.00.20.32 when fresh or chilled and entered during specified seasonal periods from greenhouse production. They are not round like globe varieties, distinguishing them in statistical reporting. These tomatoes remain suitable for immediate consumption without further preservation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If field-grown rather than greenhouse
Field-grown Roma tomatoes shift to the open-field subheading under the same seasonal periods, as hierarchy specifies greenhouse for .20.
If frozen
Frozen tomatoes, even Roma type, are provisionally preserved and classified in Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables, not fresh/chilled.
If entered outside specified seasonal windows
Tomatoes entered July 15-August 31 or November 15-February 28 fall under the non-seasonal fresh/chilled category regardless of type or origin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry dates fall within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and freshness
• Avoid misclassification as round tomatoes which use different statistical suffixes
• Label clearly as 'Roma (plum type)' to match description
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.20.32
Organic Roma Plum Tomatoes
Certified organic Roma plum tomatoes from greenhouse cultivation, fresh or chilled, meet HTS 0702.00.20.32 criteria for seasonal entry periods due to their plum shape and non-round form. Grown without synthetic pesticides per approved organic standards in General Statistical Note 6. Ideal for fresh market or processing into organic sauces.
San Marzano Roma Tomatoes
San Marzano variety Roma plum tomatoes, prized for their meaty texture and low seed count, are greenhouse-grown fresh or chilled tomatoes under HTS 0702.00.20.32 for specified entry seasons. Their elongated plum shape excludes them from round tomato categories. Commonly imported for premium pasta sauces.
Italian Plum Tomatoes
Italian plum tomatoes, a Roma-type variety with dense flesh, are classified as fresh or chilled greenhouse tomatoes under HTS 0702.00.20.32 when entered seasonally. Their oval shape and weight distinguish from round globe types in statistical notes. Popular for European-style canning and fresh salads.
Super Roma Hybrid Tomatoes
Super Roma hybrid plum tomatoes offer high yields and disease resistance, fitting HTS 0702.00.20.32 as fresh/chilled greenhouse product for seasonal imports. Elongated form matches Roma (plum type) statistical criteria. Used in commercial sauce production.