Frozen Cherry Tomatoes from China
Small, round cherry tomatoes frozen whole, perfect for salads, skewers, or garnishes. Classified under HTS 0710.80.45.00 for imports July 15-August 31 as frozen tomatoes uncooked or simply steamed/boiled. The freezing ensures provisional preservation without rendering them immediately consumable.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,Use refrigerated containers below -18°C during transit to maintain frozen state and prevent reclassification as spoiled goods
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient cooling chain records, which can lead to FDA holds or duty reassessment