Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes from China
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.
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
• Label variety and confirm not cherry-sized (<0.18 kg) to stay in 'other' category; mis sizing leads to 0702.00.20.40
• Include country-of-origin certificates; heirlooms often from specialty growers needing varietal proof
• Test for chill damage upon arrival—reheated or over-chilled may be deemed provisionally preserved under 0711