Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
Beefsteak tomatoes are large, round slicing varieties weighing up to 0.9 kg, perfect for salads and sandwiches, entered under HTS 0702.00.40 during the specified summer period. They qualify as fresh or chilled tomatoes not subject to preservation treatments.
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
• Confirm weight ≤0.9 kg for round types per statistical note to avoid misclassification
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled' with temperature logs to prove not frozen during transit
• Watch for quota applicability and ensure no pesticide residues exceeding FDA limits