Organic Beefsteak Greenhouse Tomatoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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