Fresh Chilled Organic San Marzano Roma Tomatoes
San Marzano variety certified organic Roma tomatoes, prized for pasta sauces, imported fresh or chilled during winter months. HTS 0702.00.60.34 applies to these plum-type tomatoes entered November 15 to February, as per hierarchy for certified organic 'other' Roma. Their meaty texture suits them for cooking rather than fresh eating.
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 cherry/grape Roma hybrids entered off-season
Off-season entry or different size/shape like cherry Roma shifts to non-seasonal certified organic statistical numbers.
If dried and ground into powder
Chapter note excludes dried/crushed peppers but tomatoes similarly processed into dried form move to heading 0904 if spice-like; otherwise 0712.
If treated with sulfur dioxide for transport
Vegetables preserved solely for transport (e.g., in sulfur solutions) per Chapter note to 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent duty shifts to preserved categories
• Use precise variety naming in invoices to avoid disputes with customs over 'Roma (plum type)' definition
• Cross-check organic cert against approved standards list
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Certified Organic Roma Tomatoes
Fresh certified organic Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated and oval-shaped varieties ideal for sauces and canning. They fall under HTS 0702.00.60.34 when entered between November 15 and the last day of February, as they are chilled fresh tomatoes classified as Roma type and certified organic per General Statistical Note 6. These tomatoes remain unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing due to their firm texture.
Organic Plum Roma Tomatoes for Processing
Certified organic plum Roma tomatoes harvested for sauce production, with dense flesh and few seeds. Classified under HTS 0702.00.60.34 for seasonal entry of fresh/chilled certified organic Roma types, distinguishing them from round varieties per statistical notes. They require cooking for consumption, aligning with fresh tomato import criteria.
Certified Organic Italian Plum Tomatoes
Italian-style certified organic plum tomatoes (Roma type) with thick skin for shipping, used in gourmet canning. Under HTS 0702.00.60.34 for winter-seasonal fresh/chilled entry of certified organic Roma tomatoes, separate from round beefsteak types. They are field-packed chilled for import viability.
Organic Roma VFNT Tomatoes
Certified organic Roma VFNT (Verticillium Fusarium Nematode Tolerant) hybrid tomatoes for disease-prone fields, plum-shaped. HTS 0702.00.60.34 covers these during November 15-February as fresh/chilled certified organic Roma types per statistical hierarchy. Bred for processing with low water content.