Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes
Premium Italian San Marzano plum tomatoes, fresh or chilled, entered November 15 to February under HTS 0702.00.60.92 as 'other' tomatoes. These elongated, meaty varieties are PDO-protected and used primarily for sauces. Classified here due to seasonal import timing and fresh state.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sweet bell peppers for processing
Note excludes processing peppers, but tomatoes for processing might analogize to other headings.
If dried, wholly or partly
Sun-dried San Marzanos become Chapter 07 dried vegetables.
If prepared or preserved in oil
Canned or oil-packed versions move to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain PDO certificates if claiming protected origin to support valuation and avoid counterfeiting issues
• Inspect for bruising; reject loads with >5% damage to meet USDA entry requirements
• Declare as 'not for processing' if retail-packed to stay in fresh category
Related Products under HTS 0702.00.60.92
Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated, firm-fleshed fresh tomatoes imported during the winter period from November 15 to February. They fall under HTS 0702.00.60.92 as 'other' fresh or chilled tomatoes entered in that specific seasonal window, distinct from cherry or grape varieties. These are typically used for sauces, canning, or fresh eating.
Fresh Beefsteak Tomatoes
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Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes
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Fresh Yellow Pear Tomatoes
Small, pear-shaped yellow tomatoes imported fresh/chilled during winter under HTS 0702.00.60.92 'other' category, not qualifying as cherry due to shape specs. These mild, sweet tomatoes are salad favorites. Seasonal entry distinguishes them from year-round imports.