Frozen Diced Tomatoes from China
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.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen diced tomatoes' with production date and freezing method for CBP inspection
• Avoid blending with other veggies; pure tomato products stay under 0710.80
• Check for seasonal quota limits; exceedance may trigger higher duties or rejection