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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If round/organic globe type instead of plum
Organic round tomatoes use statistical note 0702.00.20.36, differentiated by shape and weight up to 0.9 kg per statistical definitions.
If dried for preservation
Dried tomatoes, even organic Roma, are dehydrated vegetables under 0712, unsuitable for immediate consumption unlike fresh.
If processed peppers mistaken for tomatoes
Peppers for processing fall under 0709; shape similarity could cause error, but tomatoes stay in 0702 for fresh.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation referencing General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Confirm greenhouse origin via grower affidavits to avoid reclassification
• Test for residue levels as organic claims trigger scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.20.32
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.
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.