Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
Large beefsteak tomatoes often exceeding 0.9 kg, entered fresh or chilled in late summer. HTS 0702.00.40.92 covers them as 'other' since they surpass round tomato weight limits. Used for slicing despite size.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Weigh samples and note on docs if over 0.9 kg to justify 'other' classification
• Screen for pests like whitefly common in beefsteak shipments
• Use ventilated crates to prevent chilling injury during transport