Fresh Cherry Tomatoes from China

Small, round cherry tomatoes under 0.9 kg, often sold on vine for fresh eating, but if entered July 15-Aug 31 may fall under HTS 0702.00.40 depending on size stats. Primarily fresh or chilled, not preserved.

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

Measure sample weights; cherries often redirect to 0702.00.60 if < statistical round threshold

Vine-on packing requires ventilation to prevent mold during chilled transport

Declare accurately to avoid seasonal quota issues or anti-dumping scrutiny