San Marzano Roma Tomatoes
San Marzano Roma tomatoes, a premium Italian heirloom variety with thick flesh and few seeds, used in authentic pasta sauces. Classified in HTS 0702.00.4066 as fresh/chilled Roma (plum type) during the July 15-August 31 period. Their specific plum shape excludes them from round tomato subheadings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as round slicing type despite shape
Misidentification as globe/beefsteak tomatoes could place them in round tomato seasonal codes.
If chilled in preservative solution for transport
Treatment beyond simple chilling activates heading 0711 for provisional preservation.
If processed for freezing rather than fresh sale
Pepper chapter note analogy; if intended for value-added processing, not immediate retail.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm varietal identity via supplier docs to match Roma classification; use refrigerated containers for transits over 48 hours
• Watch for EU origin quotas impacting availability
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Fresh Roma Plum Tomatoes
Roma plum tomatoes are elongated, firm-fleshed tomatoes ideal for sauces, canning, and cooking, harvested fresh or chilled. They classify under HTS 0702.00.4066 as fresh or chilled Roma (plum type) tomatoes entered July 15 to August 31. Their oval shape and low water content distinguish them from round globe varieties.
Organic Roma Plum Tomatoes
Certified organic Roma plum tomatoes grown without synthetic pesticides, perfect for premium sauces and gourmet canning. They fall under HTS 0702.00.4066 due to their fresh/chilled state, plum type, and seasonal entry window from July 15 to August 31. Organic certification must meet General Statistical Note 6 standards.
Bulk Pack Roma Plum Tomatoes
Bulk-packed fresh Roma plum tomatoes in 25kg crates for commercial food processing into pastes and salsas. HTS 0702.00.4066 applies to these chilled plum types entered July 15-August 31, unsuitable for round tomato stats. Packaging is for transport, not retail.
Vine-Ripened Roma Tomatoes
Vine-ripened Roma plum tomatoes picked at peak maturity for superior flavor in fresh salsas or cooking. They are fresh or chilled Roma type under HTS 0702.00.4066 for July 15-August 31 entries. Vine attachment confirms harvest freshness, distinguishing from stored fruit.
Field-Grown Roma Plum Tomatoes
Field-grown Roma plum tomatoes from open-air farms, valued for robust flavor in canning. Classified HTS 0702.00.4066 as fresh/chilled plum type during the specified summer window. Contrasts with greenhouse round varieties in statistical notes.
Super Roma Hybrid Tomatoes
Super Roma hybrid plum tomatoes bred for disease resistance and high yield in sauce production. HTS 0702.00.4066 covers these fresh/chilled entries July 15-August 31 as Roma type. Hybrids maintain plum shape per statistical definitions.