0710.80.40.00 - If entered during the period from March 1 to July 14, inclusive, or the period from September 1 to November 14, inclusive, in any year

This HTS category, 0710.80.40.00, specifically classifies frozen tomatoes that are uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. These are distinct from other frozen vegetables covered under Chapter 7 due to their origin as tomatoes. The classification is further refined by the timing of their entry into the customs territory.

The critical distinguishing factor for this specific subcategory is the entry period. Goods classified under 0710.80.40.00 must be entered during the period from March 1 to July 14, inclusive, or the period from September 1 to November 14, inclusive, in any year. This temporal criterion sets it apart from sibling categories.

For example, frozen tomatoes entered between July 15 and August 31 would fall under HTS code 0710.80.45.00. Similarly, those entered from November 15 through the last day of February of the following year would be classified under 0710.80.50.00. Therefore, the precise date of importation is the sole determinant for classifying frozen tomatoes within these distinct, time-sensitive subheadings. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this specific classification.