0702.00.60.19 - Cherry

This classification covers "Cherry" tomatoes that are fresh or chilled. To fall under this specific subheading, these tomatoes must meet the seasonal entry requirements, meaning they are imported between November 15th and the last day of February of the following year. Furthermore, they must have been grown in a greenhouse environment.

Within the broader category of fresh or chilled tomatoes entered during the specified period and grown in greenhouses, this "Cherry" classification is distinguished by the fruit's specific varietal characteristics. It differentiates itself from other tomato types such as Grape tomatoes (0702.00.60.21), Roma or plum-type tomatoes (0702.00.60.23), and Round tomatoes meeting the criteria in statistical note 2 to this chapter (0702.00.60.27). All these are also greenhouse-grown tomatoes but are classified separately based on their distinct shape and typical usage.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 0702.00.60.19. Therefore, the classification relies on accurately identifying the product as a fresh or chilled cherry tomato, meeting the seasonal and greenhouse cultivation criteria, and ensuring it does not fit the descriptions of the sibling categories. The term "cherry" here refers to the small, round, often sweet variety of tomato commonly recognized for its size and eating quality.