Certified Organic Heirloom Tomatoes
These certified organic heirloom tomatoes are globe-shaped varieties like Brandywine or Cherokee Purple, weighing up to 0.9 kg each, harvested fresh during July 15 to August 31. They fall under HTS 0702.00.4037 as fresh or chilled tomatoes entered in that specific summer period and certified organic per General Statistical Note 6 standards. Not dried, processed, or preserved beyond chilling for freshness.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | โ | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside July 15-Aug 31 period
Seasonal entry restriction moves non-organic globe tomatoes to other timing subheadings in 0702.00.20
If frozen rather than chilled
Frozen tomatoes are provisionally preserved and classified in Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables
If dried for preservation
Dried tomatoes fall under heading 0712 for dried vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards at entry
โข Verify entry date falls July 15-Aug 31; use refrigeration bills of lading to prove fresh/chilled state unsuitable for immediate consumption if needed
โข Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weight over 0.9 kg or non-globe shapes, which shift to other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.40.37
Certified Organic Beefsteak Tomatoes
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.
Certified Organic Slicing Tomatoes
Certified organic globe slicing tomatoes explicitly defined as round up to 0.9 kg, entered fresh/chilled July 15-Aug 31. HTS 0702.00.4037 for certified organic other tomatoes during this window, per statistical notes. Not suitable for immediate eating without washing/slicing.
Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes
Elongated round certified organic grape tomatoes under 0.9 kg, fresh or chilled for seasonal July-Aug import. Classed under HTS 0702.00.4037 as certified organic tomatoes meeting round/globe statistical criteria. Fresh state per chapter exclusions.
Certified Organic Roma Tomatoes
Certified organic plum-style Roma tomatoes, round and under 0.9 kg, fresh or chilled for summer entry July 15-Aug 31. HTS 0702.00.4037 covers these as 'other' certified organic tomatoes meeting statistical notes for shape and weight during the specified period. Excluded from dried or preserved categories per chapter notes.
Certified Organic Cherry Tomatoes
Small round certified organic cherry tomatoes under 0.9 kg total per fruit, fresh chilled for July-Aug entry. Fits HTS 0702.00.4037 as certified organic 'other' tomatoes during peak season, aligning with statistical notes for globe/round varieties. Maintained fresh without processing.