Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Small, round cherry tomatoes weighing less than 0.9 kg, typically 1-2 inches in diameter, harvested fresh or chilled for market sale. Classified under HTS 0702.00.20.52 as cherry tomatoes entered during specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14). They meet the statistical note definition for round tomatoes but are specifically denoted as cherry variety.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered July 15-August 31 or November 15-February 28
Seasonal entry periods determine the precise subheading; this code applies to cherry tomatoes outside the specified windows in 0702.00.20.
If frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen cherry tomatoes are provisionally preserved vegetables under Chapter 71, not fresh/chilled in Chapter 07.
If classified as 'other' round tomatoes, not specifically cherry
Larger round varieties like grape or cocktail tomatoes may fall under the broader 'other' category if not explicitly cherry-sized.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; off-season entries shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness/chilled state and freedom from pests; include variety confirmation as cherry tomatoes
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying larger globe tomatoes, which fall under different statistical suffixes; weigh samples to confirm under 0.9 kg
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.20.52
Organic Cherry Tomatoes
Certified organic small round cherry tomatoes, grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled. Falls under HTS 0702.00.20.52 for cherry tomatoes in seasonal entry periods, with organic status noted per General Statistical Note 6 standards.
Red Cherry Tomatoes
Vibrant red cherry tomatoes, small and round, ideal for salads and snacking, imported fresh or chilled during designated seasons. HTS 0702.00.20.52 applies specifically to cherry types entered March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14.
Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
Sweet yellow cherry tomatoes, small round fruits under 0.9 kg, fresh or chilled for gourmet markets. Classified in HTS 0702.00.20.52 as cherry tomatoes during the specified annual entry periods.
Grape Cherry Tomatoes
Elongated grape-style cherry tomatoes, small and firm, weighing under 0.9 kg, fresh or chilled. HTS 0702.00.20.52 covers these as cherry tomatoes in the designated seasonal import windows.
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Rare heirloom variety cherry tomatoes, small round and colorful, imported fresh or chilled seasonally. Fits HTS 0702.00.20.52 for cherry tomatoes entered in March-July or September-November periods.