0702.00.40 - If entered during the period from July 15 to August 31, inclusive, in any year
Sub-classifications
Overview
This HTS category, 0702.00.40, specifically classifies tomatoes, fresh or chilled, that are imported during a defined seasonal window: from July 15th to August 31st, inclusive, of any given year. This designation focuses solely on the timing of entry to differentiate these shipments from other fresh or chilled tomato importations.
The critical distinction for this code lies in its precise entry period. It is separate from 0702.00.20, which covers tomatoes entered between March 1st and July 14th, or between September 1st and November 14th. It also differs from 0702.00.60, which applies to tomatoes entered from November 15th through the end of February of the following year. Therefore, the specific date of import is the sole determinant for classification under this code.
Within this classification, further subdivisions are available to refine the classification. Shipments can be categorized as either "Greenhouse" or "Other." This allows for a more granular analysis, potentially differentiating based on cultivation methods, which may have implications for import regulations or specific trade agreements.