Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes
Large, round beefsteak tomatoes weighing up to 0.9 kg, ideal for slicing in salads and sandwiches. These globe-shaped tomatoes are imported fresh or chilled during the November 15 to February period, classified under HTS 0702.00.60.81 as per statistical note 2 for round tomatoes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cherry or grape tomatoes
Smaller tomatoes under 0.9 kg and not round globe types are classified separately in 0702.00.40.
If frozen
Frozen tomatoes are preserved vegetables under Chapter 71, not fresh/chilled in Chapter 7.
If dried
Dried tomatoes are excluded from fresh vegetable headings and go to Chapter 71 for dried vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within November 15 to February to qualify for this HTS; off-season entries shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying cherry tomatoes, which fall under 0702.00.40 due to smaller size
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.60.81
Fresh Globe Slicing Tomatoes
Round globe tomatoes specifically bred for slicing, typically weighing 0.4-0.9 kg each. Entered fresh or chilled November 15 through February, they match statistical note 2's definition for round tomatoes under HTS 0702.00.60.81.
Fresh Roma Beefsteak Hybrid Tomatoes
Hybrid round tomatoes combining Roma firmness with beefsteak size, up to 0.9 kg, for fresh market slicing. Classified as round per statistical note 2 when imported fresh/chilled in the specified winter period under HTS 0702.00.60.81.
Fresh Celebrity Beefsteak Tomatoes
Popular round 'Celebrity' variety beefsteak tomatoes, globe-shaped and weighing up to 0.9 kg, harvested for winter import. Meets HTS 0702.00.60.81 criteria for round tomatoes in statistical note 2, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Big Beef Tomato Variety
Extra-large round Big Beef tomatoes, up to 0.9 kg, known for flavor and disease resistance in fresh market. Imported chilled during November-February under HTS 0702.00.60.81 for round tomatoes as defined in statistical note 2.