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Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0702.00.40
Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated, firm-fleshed varieties ideal for sauces and canning, classified under HTS 0702.00.40 when imported fresh or chilled between July 15 and August 31. They meet the fresh or chilled criteria as they are not dried, frozen, or preserved for immediate consumption.
Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes
Beefsteak tomatoes are large, round slicing varieties weighing up to 0.9 kg, perfect for salads and sandwiches, entered under HTS 0702.00.40 during the specified summer period. They qualify as fresh or chilled tomatoes not subject to preservation treatments.
Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Small, round cherry tomatoes under 0.9 kg, often sold on vine for fresh eating, but if entered July 15-Aug 31 may fall under HTS 0702.00.40 depending on size stats. Primarily fresh or chilled, not preserved.
Fresh Globe Slicing Tomatoes
Globe or slicing tomatoes are round, juicy varieties commonly used for fresh market consumption, imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0702.00.40 from July 15 to August 31. They fit the statistical definition of round tomatoes weighing as much as 0.9 kg.
Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties with unique colors and flavors, classified as fresh or chilled under HTS 0702.00.40 when entered July 15-August 31. They remain vegetables per tariff schedule despite culinary versatility.
Fresh Yellow Globe Tomatoes
Yellow globe tomatoes are round, mild-flavored slicing types weighing up to 0.9 kg, imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0702.00.40 during the July-August window. Color variants follow standard fresh tomato classification.