Certified Organic Italian Plum Tomatoes from China
Fresh certified organic Italian plum tomatoes (Roma type) are dense, meaty fruits harvested for pasta sauces and pastes. HTS 0702.00.20.44 covers these during March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 entry periods as chilled or fresh organic Roma. They require no further processing for preservation beyond chilling.
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
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status, preventing reclassification as preserved
• Cross-check with CBP for exact entry date calculations to stay within seasonal quotas
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'Roma (plum type)' and organic cert to prevent undervaluation disputes