0702.00.60.23 - Roma (plum type)

This HTS classification, 0702.00.60.23, specifically covers Roma or plum-type tomatoes that are fresh or chilled. These tomatoes are characterized by their elongated, oval shape and firm, meaty flesh with fewer seeds and less moisture compared to other tomato varieties. They are commonly used in cooking, particularly for sauces, pastes, and roasting, due to their concentrated flavor and texture.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0702.00.60.19 (Cherry), which are small, round tomatoes, and 0702.00.60.21 (Grape), which are similarly small and oval. While both cherry and grape tomatoes are typically eaten whole or used in salads, Roma tomatoes are generally recognized for their culinary applications where a more robust tomato flavor and less watery consistency are desired. The category 0702.00.60.27 pertains to round tomatoes with specific characteristics outlined in statistical note 2, and 0702.00.60.32 covers all other types of tomatoes not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node, 0702.00.60.23 has no further subcategories. Classification within this code is based on the specific variety of tomato meeting the "Roma" or "plum type" description and falling under the general heading for greenhouse-grown tomatoes imported during the specified seasonal period. The definitive characteristic for classification here is the distinct shape and culinary profile of the Roma tomato.