Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
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.
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
• 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