Fresh Roma Plum Tomatoes
Roma plum tomatoes are elongated, firm-fleshed tomatoes ideal for sauces and canning, harvested fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0702.00.4023 when entered July 15 to August 31 as greenhouse-grown Roma types, distinguished by their oval shape and low water content from statistical notes.
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 field-grown rather than greenhouse
Field tomatoes during the same period use 0702.00.20xx; greenhouse shifts to 0702.00.40xx hierarchy.
If frozen after harvest
Frozen tomatoes move to Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables, not fresh/chilled.
If dried for preservation
Dried tomatoes are classified under 0712 as dried vegetables, excluding fresh/chilled state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify entry date falls within July 15-August 31; seasonal restrictions apply to this HTS subheading
โข Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner
โข Avoid misclassification as round tomatoes (0702.00.20xx) by documenting oval Roma shape and weight under 0.9kg
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.40.23
Organic Greenhouse Roma Tomatoes
Certified organic Roma plum tomatoes grown in greenhouses without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled for import. Classified under HTS 0702.00.4023 for seasonal greenhouse Roma entries per statistical notes on organic standards.
San Marzano Roma Tomatoes
San Marzano variety Roma plum tomatoes, known for their sweet flavor and thick flesh, greenhouse-grown and chilled. HTS 0702.00.4023 applies to these Roma types entered seasonally from July 15 to August 31.
Plum Roma Tomatoes for Slicing
Firm greenhouse Roma plum tomatoes suitable for fresh slicing or salads, imported fresh or chilled during peak season. Fits HTS 0702.00.4023 as specified Roma type from greenhouse, July-August entry window.
Italian Plum Tomatoes Greenhouse Grown
Italian-style plum tomatoes (Roma type) from controlled greenhouse environments, fresh or chilled for market. HTS 0702.00.4023 covers these during July 15-August 31 due to specific Roma plum designation.