Fresh Cherry Tomatoes from China
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.
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 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