Whole Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes from China

Premium whole peeled tomatoes from the San Marzano variety, packed in tomato juice without vinegar or acetic acid. These are prepared by peeling and canning intact tomatoes, classifying under HTS 2002.10 due to being whole tomatoes preserved otherwise than by vinegar. The 'Other' subheading applies as they do not meet specific criteria for crushed or sifted varieties.

Duty Rate — China → United States

47.5%

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

Verify tomato content exceeds 7% dry weight per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to heading 2002 juice provisions

Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet FDA and USDA import requirements for canned vegetables

Label cans clearly with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to prevent customs delays