San Marzano Roma Tomatoes from China
San Marzano Roma tomatoes are a premium Italian heirloom variety of plum tomato with elongated shape, low moisture, and intense flavor for sauces. They qualify under HTS 0702.00.20.66 as Roma (plum type) fresh or chilled tomatoes during specified seasonal import windows. Shape and type match the plum category precisely.
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
• Confirm varietal identity via supplier docs to distinguish from round tomatoes
• Use refrigerated transport to preserve chilled status
• Pitfall: Incorrect seasonal entry can trigger TRQ or higher duties