Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
Large, round beefsteak tomatoes weighing up to 0.9 kg each, ideal for slicing and fresh consumption. These fall under HTS 0702.00.4081 as they match the statistical note 2 definition for round tomatoes entered July 15 to August 31. They are fresh or chilled, not suitable for immediate processing.
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
• Verify entry date falls between July 15 and August 31 to qualify for this HTS; otherwise, use general tomato codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying cherry tomatoes, which are not 'round' per stat note 2