Certified Organic Heirloom Tomatoes from China
Fresh heirloom tomato varieties such as Brandywine or Cherokee Purple, certified organic and entered fresh or chilled during the specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14). These round tomatoes weigh up to 0.9 kg and are classified under HTS 0702.00.2050 due to their organic certification and entry timing to qualify for lower duties.
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
• Verify USDA NOP certification documentation at entry to qualify for this organic subheading
• Confirm entry dates fall within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to avoid higher general rates
• Provide detailed invoices specifying organic status, variety, and weight (under 0.9 kg per fruit) to prevent misclassification