Frozen Sliced Tomatoes from China
Tomatoes sliced and frozen flat for easy thawing in burgers and sandwiches. This product qualifies for HTS 0710.80.45.00 seasonal entry July 15-August 31 as frozen other vegetables (tomatoes). Minimal steaming preserves freshness without cooking for consumption.
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
• Specify slice thickness and freezing method in commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Maintain -18°C chain of custody logs to prove frozen state upon arrival
• Train staff on HTS seasonal deadlines to prevent erroneous general subheading declarations