Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes are large, round slicing tomatoes typically under 0.9 kg, used fresh in salads. They enter HTS 0702.00.20.92 as 'other' tomatoes during restricted periods, excluding statistical 'round' over 0.9 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If round tomatoes weighing over 0.9 kg
Statistical note defines heavy 'round' tomatoes separately from lighter 'other' types.
If provisionally frozen for transport
Any freezing, even temporary, excludes from fresh and moves to frozen vegetables.
If entered in off-season periods
Non-seasonal fresh tomatoes have different quota and duty structures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Weigh samples to ensure under 0.9 kg per statistical note; larger rounds go to 0702.00.20.81
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 4-10°C to preserve freshness without triggering provisional preservation rules
• Declare accurately as 'other' not globe/slicing if over size limits to prevent duty reassessment
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.20.92
Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated, firm-fleshed fresh tomatoes ideal for sauces and canning. They are classified under HTS 0702.00.20.92 as fresh or chilled tomatoes entered during specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14), falling into the 'other' category excluding cherry tomatoes and statistical rounds over 0.9 kg.
Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties with unique flavors and colors, harvested fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0702.00.20.92 for 'other' fresh tomatoes during designated entry periods, distinct from cherry or large round statistical types.
Fresh Green Tomatoes
Unripe green tomatoes harvested fresh or chilled for frying or pickling prep. HTS 0702.00.20.92 covers them as 'other' fresh tomatoes in specified entry windows, based on Solanum lycopersicum classification.
Fresh Yellow Pear Tomatoes
Small pear-shaped yellow tomatoes, grape-like but classified as full tomatoes, fresh or chilled. Under HTS 0702.00.20.92 for non-cherry 'other' during seasonal periods.
Fresh Brandywine Tomatoes
Brandywine tomatoes are large pink heirloom slicing tomatoes, fresh or chilled. HTS 0702.00.20.92 applies to these 'other' tomatoes entered seasonally.
Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes
San Marzano tomatoes are premium Italian plum-type tomatoes, pointy-ended, fresh or chilled for pasta sauces. Classified HTS 0702.00.20.92 as seasonal 'other' tomatoes.