Fresh Cherry Tomatoes

Small, round cherry tomatoes weighing less than 0.9 kg each, harvested fresh and chilled for market sale during the July 15 to August 31 period. Classified under HTS 0702.00.4041 as fresh or chilled tomatoes specifically identified as cherry type, entered seasonally. They are globe-shaped but distinctly small, fitting the statistical note for round tomatoes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.20Same rate: 7.5%

If entered July 1 to August 14

Same cherry tomatoes but seasonal entry period shifts to open quota subheading with potentially different rates.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 7.5%

If frozen, not fresh or chilled

If frozen for preservation, moves to Chapter 71 for provisionally preserved vegetables unsuitable for immediate consumption.

0709.60.40Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If processed for freezing or pickling, not retail

Peppers are under 0709, but for tomatoes intended for value-added processing rather than fresh sale, classification changes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify entry date falls between July 15 and August 31 to qualify for this HTS; otherwise, use 0702.00.20 codes

โ€ข Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and freedom from pests per USDA APHIS requirements

โ€ข Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as grape tomatoes; measure weight to ensure under 0.9 kg per statistical note