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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside specified seasonal periods
Tomatoes entered August 15 to February 28 fall under different seasonal provisions with potentially higher duties.
If frozen
Frozen tomatoes are preserved vegetables, excluded from fresh/chilled heading 0702 and classified by preservation method.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Provisionally preserved tomatoes unsuitable for immediate consumption move to heading 0711 for temporary storage treatments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry dates fall within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; off-season entries shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh tomatoes
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring chilled tomatoes as frozen, which would reclassify to Chapter 07 heading 0710
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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 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.
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.