San Marzano Roma Tomatoes from China

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.

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

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