Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes from China

Sweet 100 hybrid cherry tomatoes, prolific small red fruits, fresh/chilled for summer import under HTS 0702.00.4041. Seasonal entry July 15-August 31 for cherry tomatoes weighing up to 0.9 kg, round shape.

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

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments of fresh produce to meet customs timelines

Inspect for maturity stage; overripe may be deemed not 'fresh,' risking rejection or reclass

Monitor TRQ (tariff-rate quota) status via USDA Foreign Ag Service for over-quota penalties