Vine-Ripened Beefsteak Greenhouse Tomatoes from China
Premium round beefsteak tomatoes ripened on the vine in greenhouses, each up to 0.9 kg as defined in statistical note 2 for HTS 0702.00.4027. Entered fresh or chilled during the July 15-August 31 window, these are marketed for their flavor and size.
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 greenhouse production with grower certificates to distinguish from field tomatoes
• Ensure cold chain integrity; temperature logs prevent claims of deterioration leading to duty disputes
• Check for seasonal quota applicability, as high-volume shipments may hit temporary restraints