Fresh Round Beefsteak Heirloom Tomatoes from China

Heirloom variety beefsteak tomatoes that are round and weigh up to 0.9 kg, prized for their flavor in gourmet dishes. These fall under HTS 0702.00.2081 as round tomatoes per statistical note 2, imported fresh or chilled during restricted seasons.

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 variety-specific documentation if organic, referencing General Statistical Note 6 for certified organic standards

Conduct pre-shipment inspections for shape and weight uniformity to prevent customs disputes

Monitor seasonal windows closely; late entries may incur higher duties under general provisions