Organic Plum Roma Tomatoes for Processing from China
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.
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
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests common to tomatoes; label clearly as 'Roma (plum type)' to match statistical reporting
• Watch for reclassification if packed in a way suggesting preservation, which could shift to heading 0711