Fresh Roma Plum Tomatoes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify entry date falls within July 15-August 31; seasonal restrictions apply to this HTS subheading
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner
• Avoid misclassification as round tomatoes (0702.00.20xx) by documenting oval Roma shape and weight under 0.9kg