Certified Organic Beefsteak Tomatoes

Large, round beefsteak tomatoes weighing up to 0.9 kg, certified organic and entered fresh or chilled during specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14). These globe-shaped slicing tomatoes fall under HTS 0702.00.2048 due to their round shape, organic certification, and entry timing restrictions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

0702.00.20Same rate: 7.5%

If not certified organic

Non-organic round tomatoes during the same seasonal periods classify under the general 'other' subheading without organic status.

0702.00.40Same rate: 7.5%

If cherry or grape tomatoes

Smaller non-round varieties like cherry tomatoes fall under different shape-based subheadings outside statistical note 2.

0710.90Higher: 24% vs 7.5%

If frozen

Frozen tomatoes, even organic and round, move to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables, not fresh/chilled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry dates fall within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; off-season entries shift to other subheadings

Provide USDA or equivalent certified organic documentation at entry to avoid reclassification and penalties

Confirm tomatoes are round/globe type weighing ≤0.9kg per statistical note 2; measure and document to prevent disputes