Red Cherry Tomatoes from China
Vibrant red cherry tomatoes, small round variety ideal for salads, entered fresh or chilled during late summer quota period. HTS 0702.00.4041 applies to cherry tomatoes under the 'other' category post-July 15. Meets round tomato definition under 0.9 kg weight.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'cherry tomatoes' with weight verification to distinguish from larger globe types
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports within specified timeframes
• Watch for over-quota surcharges if volume exceeds seasonal limits; track USDA tomato import data