San Marzano Roma Tomatoes from China
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.
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
• Document varietal as San Marzano Roma to justify plum-type classification over round
• Comply with APHIS import permits for solanaceous crops from greenhouse sources
• Monitor moisture content to ensure 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding dehydrated misclassification