Fresh Globe Tomatoes
Round, red globe tomatoes weighing up to 0.9 kg each, harvested fresh for slicing or salads. Classified under HTS 0702.00.20 when entered during the specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14) as fresh or chilled tomatoes. These are not processed or preserved, fitting Chapter 7 for edible vegetables.
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More Specific Codes
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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 July 15-Aug 31 or Nov 15-Feb 28 fall under different seasonal subheadings with potentially varying duties.
If frozen tomatoes
If frozen for preservation, they move to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.
If dried tomatoes
Dried tomatoes are classified under heading 0712 for dried vegetables, excluding fresh/chilled state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14 to qualify under this code; off-season entries shift to other subheadings
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming pest-free status, as tomatoes are subject to strict USDA APHIS inspections
• Label clearly with country of origin and variety; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weight or shape which could trigger reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.20
Fresh Slicing Tomatoes
Firm, round slicing tomatoes harvested at peak ripeness for market sale, chilled for transport. HTS 0702.00.20 applies specifically for entries in the quota-like seasonal periods to protect domestic growers. Excludes dried, processed, or non-round types per chapter notes.
Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Plum-shaped but round Roma tomatoes for fresh market use, weighing under 0.9 kg, entered chilled. Fits HTS 0702.00.20 seasonal requirement as 'round tomatoes' per statistical definition for globe/slicing types. Not provisionally preserved, staying in fresh category.
Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes
Large, round beefsteak tomatoes ideal for slicing and grilling, typically weighing around 0.5-0.9 kg. Entered fresh or chilled under HTS 0702.00.20 during restricted seasonal windows to regulate imports. Meets statistical note definition for 'round' tomatoes in this HTS subheading.
Fresh Organic Globe Tomatoes
Certified organic round globe tomatoes grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled. Qualifies under HTS 0702.00.20 for seasonal entries; use General Statistical Note 6 approved standards for 'certified organic' reporting. Remains fresh per chapter exclusions for processed forms.
Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
Colorful, round heirloom variety tomatoes prized for flavor, fresh harvested and chilled. Seasonal entry under HTS 0702.00.20 aligns with statistical notes for round tomatoes up to 0.9 kg. Excluded from processed categories like dried per chapter notes.