Air-Dried Tomato Slices from China
Thin slices of tomatoes dried via hot air circulation, popular in gourmet cooking and pizza toppings. Classified in HTS 0712.90.78.00 as sliced dried tomatoes, other than those specifically excluded. Remains a whole vegetable form, unsuitable for immediate eating without rehydration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
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
• Document drying temperature logs to confirm compliance with FDA dehydration standards
• Avoid bulk mixing with onions to prevent reclassification as mixtures
• Phytosanitary inspections are key for insect-free certification