Organic Beefsteak Greenhouse Tomatoes from China
These large, round beefsteak tomatoes are grown in greenhouses and weigh up to 0.9 kg each, qualifying as 'round' per statistical note 2 to Chapter 7. Entered fresh or chilled during the specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14), they fall under HTS 0702.00.2036 due to their globe shape and greenhouse production.
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
• Verify entry dates fall within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify for this subheading; off-season entries shift to other rates
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests, as required for fresh tomatoes
• Label as 'organic' only with USDA or equivalent certification per General Statistical Note 6 to avoid misclassification