Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes from China

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.

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

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior with detailed variety description to preempt CBP questions on cherry classification

Obtain organic certification if applicable via General Note 6 standards for potential duty reductions

Watch for reclassification if tomatoes exceed 0.9kg; measure sample weights during packing