Fresh Cherry Tomatoes

Small, round cherry tomatoes grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh or chilled, typically weighing less than 0.9 kg each. Classified under HTS 0702.00.60.19 as cherry tomatoes entered November 15 to February end, distinguishing them from larger globe varieties. They are ideal for salads and snacks due to their bite-sized nature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.40.19Same rate: 7.5%

If entered March 1 to November 14

Seasonal entry period determines subheading; off-season greenhouse cherry tomatoes fall under 0702.00.40.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 7.5%

If frozen after harvest

Freezing changes classification from fresh/chilled tomatoes in Chapter 07 to frozen vegetables in heading 0710.

0702.00.20.36Same rate: 7.5%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Production method (greenhouse vs open field) splits cherry tomatoes into separate statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify entry date falls within November 15 to February to qualify under this seasonal HTS; mis-timing shifts to other subheadings

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner

• Label clearly as 'cherry tomatoes' with weight under 0.9 kg to avoid reclassification as standard tomatoes