Grape Tomatoes from China
Small, oblong grape tomatoes, typically 1-2 cm in length, fresh or chilled, weighing less than 0.9 kg each. Classified under HTS 0702.00.20.62 as 'grape' variety tomatoes entered during specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14). They are round-ish but distinctly grape-shaped, distinguishing them from globe tomatoes.
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 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 botanical certificates confirming 'grape' variety (small, oblong shape) as statistical notes define round tomatoes separately
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as cherry tomatoes, which may require size/weight proof under 0702.00.40