Italian Plum Tomatoes from China
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.
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 greenhouse production chain with invoices and certificates of origin
• Avoid overripe shipments risking reclass to preserved categories
• Use precise plum type labeling on manifests