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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.20Same rate: 7.5%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Field tomatoes during the same period use 0702.00.20xx; greenhouse shifts to 0702.00.40xx hierarchy.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 7.5%

If frozen after harvest

Frozen tomatoes move to Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables, not fresh/chilled.

0712.90.30.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If dried for preservation

Dried tomatoes are classified under 0712 as dried vegetables, excluding fresh/chilled state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify entry date falls within July 15-August 31; seasonal restrictions apply to this HTS subheading

โ€ข Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner

โ€ข Avoid misclassification as round tomatoes (0702.00.20xx) by documenting oval Roma shape and weight under 0.9kg