Italian Roma VFNT Tomatoes from China
Roma VFNT is a hybrid Roma plum tomato variety resistant to Verticillium, Fusarium, and nematodes, with firm flesh for shipping. Classified in HTS 0702.00.20.66 for seasonal fresh/chilled Roma imports. Meets plum type definition despite hybrid traits.
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
• Include varietal name in commercial invoice for accurate classification
• Check for quota availability during peak seasons
• Pitfall: Disease symptoms leading to APHIS rejection