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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0702.00.40Same rate: 7.5%

If cherry or grape tomatoes

Smaller tomatoes under 0.9 kg and not round globe types are classified separately in 0702.00.40.

0710Higher: 24% vs 7.5%

If frozen

Frozen tomatoes are preserved vegetables under Chapter 71, not fresh/chilled in Chapter 7.

0712.90.30.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

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