San Marzano Roma Tomatoes from China
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.
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
• 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