San Marzano Roma Tomatoes
Premium San Marzano variety Roma plum tomatoes, greenhouse-grown in Italy or similar climates, imported fresh during winter months. Their meaty texture suits pasta sauces, fitting HTS 0702.00.60.23 precisely as plum-type greenhouse tomatoes in season. Distinct from round slicing varieties per statistical notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as generic plum rather than specific Roma
Varietal names don't change heading but affect statistical breakout; generic uses other suffixes.
If temporarily preserved in brine for transport
Provisional preservation like brining excludes from fresh headings per Chapter Note to 0711.
If erroneously declared as a pepper variety
Shape similarity to some chilies could lead to misclass but tomatoes remain in 0702.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide country-of-origin labeling specifying protected designation if claiming San Marzano PDO status
• Ensure invoices detail variety and greenhouse proof to distinguish from field or round types
• Monitor for common pests like Tuta absoluta; fumigation may be required pre-entry
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.60.23
Fresh Roma Plum Tomatoes
Roma plum tomatoes are elongated, firm-fleshed tomatoes ideal for sauces and canning, imported fresh or chilled during November 15 to February end from greenhouse production. They fall under HTS 0702.00.60.23 due to their specific Roma (plum type) shape, greenhouse origin, and seasonal entry period. These tomatoes are not suitable for immediate retail as round types but prized for processing.
Organic Greenhouse Roma Tomatoes
Certified organic Roma plum tomatoes grown in controlled greenhouses, harvested fresh or chilled for winter import. Classified under HTS 0702.00.60.23 for their plum type, greenhouse production, and seasonal entry aligning with Chapter 7 fresh vegetable provisions. Organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 applies but does not alter base classification.
Baby Roma Plum Tomatoes
Small-sized baby Roma plum tomatoes from greenhouses, fresh or chilled, entered in winter period for gourmet markets. Under HTS 0702.00.60.23 as they match Roma type definition, not exceeding round tomato weight stats, and greenhouse-sourced seasonally.
Hydroponic Roma Tomatoes
Hydroponically grown Roma plum tomatoes from advanced greenhouses, providing year-round supply but classified for winter imports under HTS 0702.00.60.23. Their soil-less cultivation confirms greenhouse status per hierarchy, suitable for fresh market or processing.