Frozen Beefsteak Tomatoes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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