Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Small, round cherry tomatoes grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh or chilled, entered between July 15 and August 31. These bite-sized tomatoes weigh less than 0.9 kg each and are classified under HTS 0702.00.4019 due to their cherry variety, greenhouse production, and seasonal entry period.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | โ | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside July 15-August 31 period
Seasonal entry restriction shifts classification to other cherry tomato subheadings based on import timing.
If frozen rather than fresh/chilled
Frozen vegetables move to Chapter 71; fresh/chilled status is required for Chapter 7 heading 0702.
If field-grown rather than greenhouse
Greenhouse production determines the 0702.00.40 series; open-field cherry tomatoes use 0702.00.20 series.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify entry date falls within July 15 to August 31; shipments outside this period classify under different subheadings like 0702.00.2060
โข Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests to meet USDA APHIS requirements
โข Label clearly as 'cherry tomatoes' with weight verification under 0.9 kg to avoid reclassification as globe tomatoes
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.40.19
Red Grape Tomatoes
Elongated red grape tomatoes, a cherry-type variety cultivated in controlled greenhouse environments, imported fresh during late summer. Classified in HTS 0702.00.4019 for their small size, greenhouse origin, and specific seasonal entry window.
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes
Sweet 100 hybrid cherry tomatoes, prolific small red fruits from greenhouse hydroponic systems, shipped fresh or chilled in summer. HTS 0702.00.4019 applies to these under-0.9kg round tomatoes due to variety, production method, and entry timing.
Yellow Pear Cherry Tomatoes
Small, pear-shaped yellow cherry tomatoes from greenhouse cultivation, imported fresh during July-August peak. These specialty tomatoes fit HTS 0702.00.4019 as cherry types under 0.9kg, distinguished by color and shape but classified by size/variety.
Hydroponic Red Cherry Tomatoes
Premium hydroponically grown red cherry tomatoes from commercial greenhouses, delivered fresh or chilled mid-summer. HTS 0702.00.4019 covers these small round tomatoes due to greenhouse designation and precise entry calendar.