Certified Organic Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
Large, round certified organic beefsteak tomatoes weighing around 0.8 kg, ideal for slicing, entered fresh or chilled from July 15 to August 31. Classified in HTS 0702.00.4037 due to their globe shape, organic certification, and specific seasonal entry window for fresh tomatoes. They meet the statistical definition for round tomatoes unsuitable for immediate consumption without further prep.
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
• Include detailed organic certification and proof of globe shape/weight under 0.9 kg in commercial invoice
• Maintain cold chain documentation to confirm chilled state during transport, preventing reclassification
• Watch for overripe shipments mistaken for preserved; inspect for fitness for immediate consumption