Frozen Beefsteak Tomatoes
Large, round beefsteak tomatoes are frozen whole or sliced for use in salads, sandwiches, or cooking. They qualify under HTS 0710.80.40.00 for imports during peak off-season periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14), as frozen vegetables uncooked or simply steamed/boiled. This preserves them provisionally without making them ready for immediate consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported outside the two specified periods
Non-seasonal entries of frozen tomatoes default to the residual subheading with potentially different duties.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide instead of frozen
Heading 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for transport/storage (e.g., in brine), unsuitable for immediate eating, distinct from frozen.
If fresh rather than frozen
Fresh round tomatoes over 0.9kg enter under fresh vegetable headings in 0702, not frozen Chapter 07 subheading 0710.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm tomato variety and weight (under 0.9kg for round types per statistical notes) with supplier certificates
• Use bills of lading specifying exact entry date and freezing method to prevent reclassification
• Watch for contamination risks; ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country
Related Products under HTS 0710.80.40.00
Frozen Roma Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, are elongated and meaty, ideal for sauces and canning. These are frozen uncooked or steamed/boiled, classified under HTS 0710.80.40.00 when imported during the specified seasonal periods (March 1-July 14 or September 1-November 14) as other frozen tomatoes. They remain whole or diced but unsuitable for immediate consumption without further preparation.
Frozen Diced Tomatoes
Tomatoes diced into uniform pieces and frozen, commonly used in ready meals, soups, or as pizza toppings. Classified in HTS 0710.80.40.00 for seasonal imports (March 1-July 14 or Sept 1-Nov 14), as 'other vegetables' that are frozen without advanced cooking. Dicing occurs pre-freezing but keeps them provisionally preserved.
Frozen Cherry Tomatoes
Small, round cherry tomatoes frozen on the vine or loose for gourmet dishes and snacks. They enter under HTS 0710.80.40.00 during designated periods (March 1-July 14, Sept 1-Nov 14) as frozen tomatoes, steamed or uncooked. Ideal for preserving flavor and texture for later culinary use.
Frozen Heirloom Tomatoes
Varietal heirloom tomatoes with unique colors and flavors, frozen sliced or whole for specialty markets. HTS 0710.80.40.00 applies to seasonal imports as other frozen tomatoes, preserved by freezing without rendering edible immediately. Popular in farm-to-table restaurant supplies.
Frozen Tomato Wedges
Tomatoes cut into wedges and flash-frozen for salads, salsas, or grilling. Under HTS 0710.80.40.00 for entries in specified off-peak seasons, as simply frozen other vegetables. Maintains fresh-like texture post-thaw.
Frozen Organic Globe Tomatoes
Round globe tomatoes meeting certified organic standards, frozen for health food markets. Seasonal import under HTS 0710.80.40.00 as other frozen tomatoes (round per stats note). Preserved uncooked or boiled for transport.