Frozen Heirloom Tomatoes from China
Varietal heirloom tomatoes with unique colors and flavors, frozen whole or chopped for premium culinary uses. HTS 0710.80.45.00 applies to these seasonal summer imports of frozen tomatoes. Preservation is solely by freezing, uncooked or lightly boiled.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all frozen vegetable imports to expedite clearance
• Document varietal purity to avoid disputes over 'tomatoes' definition under statistical notes
• Watch for moisture content; excess water can lead to reclassification as cooked products