Greenhouse Roma Plum Tomatoes from China
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).
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 greenhouse production with grower certificates to distinguish from field crops
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as round tomatoes; measure shape/weight for 'other' status
• Ensure cold chain compliance for chilled state to prevent reclassification as unfit for immediate consumption