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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beefsteak/round hybrid
Larger round or beefsteak types use 0702.00.20.48; pure plum shape keeps it at .32 per statistical shape definitions.
If preserved in brine for transport
Brine-treated tomatoes for provisional preservation during transport fall under 0711, as they become unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If dried and crushed like certain peppers
Chapter note excludes dried/crushed Capsicum from Chapter 7 to 0904, but tomatoes not Capsicum stay in 07 unless similarly processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide varietal documentation or photos confirming San Marzano plum characteristics to support classification
• Ensure cold chain maintenance to keep 'fresh or chilled' status
• Watch for seasonal date compliance to prevent duty escalation
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.
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.
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.