Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes from China
Varietal heirloom tomatoes, fresh or chilled, with irregular shapes but under 0.9 kg, imported seasonally from November 15 to February. HTS 0702.00.60 applies to all fresh tomato types during this period.
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
• Provide variety certificates if heirlooms risk confusion with non-tomato produce
• Ensure no preservatives used to stay in fresh category
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing intent