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.

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.

0709.60.40Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If peppers misidentified as tomatoes

Peppers for processing are in 0709; shape and botanical differences dictate heading.

0808.10.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If considered fresh apples by error

Apples are fruits in Chapter 8; tomatoes are vegetables in Chapter 7 despite fruit botany.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 7.5%

If hybrids treated as mixtures

Vegetable mixtures fall under 0710; pure tomato shipments stay in 0702.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct pre-shipment inspections to confirm round shape and weight under 0.9 kg per statistical note

Use refrigerated containers to maintain chilled status; temperature logs prevent reclassification as room temperature

Declare country of origin accurately, as certain tomato origins require additional fumigation certificates