Fresh Cherry Tomatoes

Small, round cherry tomatoes weighing less than 0.9 kg, typically red and harvested fresh for salads or snacks. Classified under HTS 0702.00.60.39 as fresh or chilled tomatoes entered November 15 to February end, specifically cherry variety per statistical notes defining round tomatoes up to 0.9 kg.

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.

0702.00.20.36Same rate: 7.5%

If entered outside November 15 to February period

Off-season fresh cherry tomatoes fall under the main fresh tomatoes subheading without seasonal premium.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 7.5%

If frozen rather than fresh or chilled

Frozen cherry tomatoes are provisionally preserved vegetables, moving to Chapter 71 for frozen produce.

0712.90.30.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If dried for dehydration

Dried cherry tomatoes are treated for preservation beyond fresh/chilled state, classified as dried vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify entry date falls within November 15 to February to qualify for this code; off-season may shift to lower-season rates

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and origin to comply with USDA APHIS requirements

• Label accurately as 'cherry tomatoes' with weight verification to avoid reclassification as globe tomatoes