Greenhouse Roma Plum Tomatoes

Elongated plum or Roma tomatoes produced in greenhouses, fresh or chilled, for seasonal import under HTS 0702.00.20.42 as 'other' non-round varieties. Excluded from 'round' statistical definitions (globe/slicing/beefsteak over 0.9kg).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.20Same rate: 7.5%

If qualifying as statistical 'round' globe type

Round tomatoes weighing up to 0.9kg fall under specific statistical breakout, separate from 'other'.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 7.5%

If preserved in brine or sulfur solutions for transport

Provisionally preserved tomatoes under heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate eating, per chapter notes.

0709.60.20.10Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If peppers misidentified instead of tomatoes

Sweet peppers share similar greenhouse production but classify in 0709; botanical distinction critical.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document greenhouse production with grower certificates to distinguish from field crops

โ€ข Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as round tomatoes; measure shape/weight for 'other' status

โ€ข Ensure cold chain compliance for chilled state to prevent reclassification as unfit for immediate consumption