Fresh Cherry Tomatoes from China
Small, round cherry tomatoes weighing under 0.9 kg, imported fresh or chilled during late summer. Classified under HTS 0702.00.40.92 as 'other' due to entry timing and not fitting round tomato statistical notes precisely. They are unsuitable for the globe/slicing categories.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying variety, weight per unit, and chill chain maintenance
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports
• Label packs clearly to distinguish from greenhouse or organic types for correct HTS reporting