Fresh Roma Tomatoes from China
Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated, firm-fleshed varieties ideal for sauces and canning. They are imported fresh or chilled during the peak summer period from July 15 to August 31, classifying under HTS 0702.00.40.92 as 'other' tomatoes not meeting specific size or organic criteria. These tomatoes are not round/globe types weighing up to 0.9 kg.
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; off-season shipments shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner
• Avoid misclassification as round tomatoes by documenting shape and weight exceeding 0.9 kg