HS Code 0702
Fresh or Chilled Tomatoes
HS code 0702 covers fresh or chilled tomatoes of all sizes and varieties, from cherry to heirloom, primarily for food consumption or commercial processing.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0702 — Fresh or Chilled Tomatoes
This code applies to tomatoes of all varieties when shipped fresh or chilled. It covers everything from cherry tomatoes for salads to large beefsteak tomatoes for processing.
What's included
- Cherry tomatoes
- Plum tomatoes
- Beefsteak tomatoes
- Vine-ripened tomatoes
What's excluded
- Canned tomatoes → use
2002(Prepared or preserved tomatoes belong in Chapter 20.) - Tomato sauce → use
2103(Sauces and condiments are classified under 2103.)
Common examples
- Fresh cherry tomatoes on the vine
- Heirloom tomatoes for restaurants
- Bulk green tomatoes for ripening
- Chilled Roma tomatoes
Frequently asked questions
Are sun-dried tomatoes included here?
No, sun-dried tomatoes are usually classified under 0712 (dried) or 2002 (if in oil).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 8% - 12%
- Documentation: Subject to 'Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus' (ToBRFV) testing in many regions.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Mexico, Netherlands, Morocco
- Top importers: United States, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Freshness is paramount; tomatoes are subject to intense agricultural inspections for viral diseases.
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