Fresh Tomatoes — Mexico — A-201-820

An AD/CVD measure means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that are sold at less than normal value, while countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. A measure described as “Fresh Tomatoes” generally concerns covered fresh tomato products, but the legal scope—not the short title—controls what is included.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered goods into the United States, as well as foreign producers, exporters, and sometimes specific countries or companies. It matters because duties may be collected in addition to ordinary customs duty, and the final amount can depend on the applicable order, country of origin, producer, exporter, and entry circumstances. An HTS classification can help identify a possible match, but it does not replace checking the measure’s written scope and any exclusions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and confirm whether the product’s physical characteristics, packaging, processing, and intended use match the covered merchandise.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and identify the foreign producer and exporter; AD/CVD treatment may vary by these parties and by the applicable order.
• Compare the product’s HTS classification with the listed tariff provisions, but do not rely on the HTS number alone to determine coverage.
• Check for exclusions, scope rulings, certifications, or special entry requirements that may apply to the specific shipment.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-compliance professional to review classification, AD/CVD applicability, entry documentation, and any required cash-deposit or reporting procedures.