Hydroponic Globe Greenhouse Tomatoes from China
Hydroponically grown globe tomatoes in greenhouses are round, slicing types up to 0.9 kg as defined in statistical note 2. HTS 0702.00.2036 applies to these fresh or chilled seasonal imports.
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 hydroponic methods if queried, as they confirm greenhouse (non-soil) production
• Test for E. coli; greenhouse tomatoes have had past outbreaks leading to stricter FDA scrutiny
• Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-loading for timely release of perishable goods