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Products classified under Tariff item 0709.20
Chilled Asparagus for Processing
Fresh chilled asparagus destined for canning or freezing plants, not retail-ready. This industrial-use product remains classified under Chapter 7 until processed, as it is not further prepared beyond chilling.
0709.20.10Chilled Export-Grade Asparagus
Commercial export-grade green asparagus, chilled in crates, intended for processing. This product is not retail-ready and remains under Chapter 7 as a fresh or chilled vegetable.
0709.20.91Air-Shipped California Jumbo Asparagus
Fresh jumbo green asparagus spears grown in California, air-shipped whole and chilled during the September-November period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. This seasonal air-freighted entry falls under tariff item 0709.20.91, which applies to asparagus imported during such a specified period not exceeding 8 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
0709.20.91Blanched White Asparagus Stalks
Whole blanched white asparagus stalks, etiolated by soil covering, imported fresh or chilled by air during the designated season specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Dutch White Asparagus Spears
Traditional Dutch white asparagus spears, soil-blanched for tenderness, air-freighted whole and fresh during the season specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Fresh Air-Freighted Asparagus Crowns
Whole asparagus spears with crowns intact, air-freighted fresh during the fall window specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These premium-grade spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91, which covers asparagus imported during such a specified period not exceeding 8 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
0709.20.91Fresh Gourmet White Asparagus Spears
Delicate white asparagus spears, blanched underground for mild flavor, air-transported whole and chilled during the fall import window specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These full-length spears are fresh and suitable for immediate consumption, falling under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Mexico
Whole, untrimmed green asparagus spears air-freighted from Mexican farms during the specified fall window set by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These fresh or chilled spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Fresh Jumbo Green Asparagus Spears
Thick, premium green asparagus spears measuring 8-10 inches long, harvested at peak freshness and air-shipped whole between September 15 and November 15, a period that may fall within the 8-week window specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These fresh spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91.
0709.20.91Fresh Jumbo Peruvian Asparagus
Thick-stalked asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) harvested fresh in Peru and air-shipped to Canada, entering during the period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These fresh or chilled, unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Fresh Organic Asparagus Bunches Air-Shipped
Fresh organic asparagus bunches, whole and unchopped, air-freighted seasonally from South America. These vegetables are fresh or chilled and not processed beyond trimming, qualifying under tariff item 0709.20.91, which applies to asparagus imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 8 weeks in any 12-month period ending 31 March.
0709.20.91Fresh Peruvian Green Asparagus Bunches
Whole green asparagus bunches from Peru, packed in 1-2 lb units with natural sizes intact, air-freighted during the specified fall window set by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These fresh, full-size spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Fresh Thick-Stemmed Asparagus from Ecuador
Premium thick-stemmed asparagus from Ecuadorian highlands, air-shipped whole during the fall import season. This fresh or chilled product is not reduced in size or processed, and is imported during the period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, making it eligible for tariff item 0709.20.91.
0709.20.91Fresh White Asparagus from Chile
Fresh white asparagus from Chile, air-transported without size reduction and prized for its mild flavor. This premium fresh or chilled product is imported during the period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, qualifying under tariff item 0709.20.91.
0709.20.91Gourmet White Asparagus Bundles
Bundled whole white asparagus of gourmet grade, air-transported fresh during the peak fall season specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These delicate, unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Jumbo White Asparagus
Premium jumbo white asparagus stalks, thick and tender, harvested during the specified season and air-freighted fresh to Canada. These unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91, which applies to asparagus imported during the 8-week period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President.
0709.20.91Organic Fresh Green Asparagus Bundles
Certified organic green asparagus in whole spear bundles, air-freighted during the fall window specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These fresh, untrimmed spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period not exceeding 8 weeks.
0709.20.91Organic White Asparagus
Certified organic white asparagus, grown without synthetics, air-shipped fresh as whole spears during the seasonal window specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91Peruvian White Asparagus
Fresh white asparagus cultivated in Peru's coastal regions, blanched and air-shipped whole during the fall import season specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President. These unreduced spears are suitable for immediate consumption and fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.91White Asparagus Spears
Fresh white asparagus spears, grown under soil mounds to prevent sunlight exposure, resulting in their pale color and mild flavor. Air-shipped whole and chilled during the period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, these unreduced spears fall under tariff item 0709.20.91 for asparagus imported during such a specified period.
0709.20.99Baby Asparagus Spears Chilled
Baby asparagus spears, under 8 mm in diameter, are thin and tender, harvested early for use in salads and garnishes. They are fresh or chilled and not further prepared, which places them under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus. The size does not affect classification, as the heading covers all fresh or chilled asparagus.
0709.20.99Blanched White Asparagus Tips
Blanched white asparagus tips are fresh chilled tips that have been lightly steamed to set texture while remaining raw for cooking. They are not fully cooked or preserved, so they remain fresh or chilled and fall under tariff item 0709.20.99. Blanching is minimal and does not constitute preparation for the purposes of this heading.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Asparagus Bunches
Certified organic asparagus bunches are bundled fresh chilled organic asparagus tied for retail display, packed retail-ready. They are fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99. Organic certification does not affect the tariff classification.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Asparagus Trimmings
Certified organic asparagus trimmings are fresh, chilled cuts from organic asparagus plants, suitable for soups or processing. They are fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99. Trimmings are still considered asparagus for classification purposes.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Blanched Asparagus Spears
Certified organic blanched asparagus spears are minimally blanched then chilled, still fresh for immediate use. They are not fully cooked or preserved, so they remain fresh or chilled and fall under tariff item 0709.20.99. The minimal blanching does not change the classification.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Green Asparagus Spears
Fresh, chilled green asparagus spears certified organic, harvested at peak tenderness for culinary use. This product falls under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus, fresh or chilled, not elsewhere specified or included, and not subject to seasonal or processing-specific classifications.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Jumbo Green Asparagus
Large-stalk certified organic green asparagus, fresh and chilled, selected for thickness over 12mm diameter. Classified under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus, fresh or chilled, not covered by processing or seasonal provisions.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Peruvian Green Asparagus
Premium fresh chilled green asparagus from certified organic farms in Peru, known for year-round availability. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus, fresh or chilled, regardless of origin, when not covered by other specific provisions.
0709.20.99Certified Organic Thin Asparagus Spears
Slender, pencil-thin certified organic asparagus spears, fresh and chilled for delicate cooking. Classified under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus, fresh or chilled, not specified elsewhere, and not subject to processing or seasonal provisions.
0709.20.99Certified Organic White Asparagus
Fresh, chilled white asparagus grown under organic conditions in darkened fields for mild flavor. This product falls under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus, fresh or chilled, not covered by other specific headings or seasonal provisions.
0709.20.99Chilled Asparagus Tips
Chilled asparagus tips are the upper tender portions of asparagus spears, separated and chilled fresh for culinary use. They are suitable for immediate consumption and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' fresh or chilled asparagus. The heading includes parts of asparagus, not just whole spears.
0709.20.99Chilled Jumbo Asparagus
Chilled jumbo asparagus consists of extra-thick green spears, typically over 12 mm in diameter, chilled after harvest to maintain crispness. As fresh or chilled asparagus not otherwise specified, it is classified under tariff item 0709.20.99. The thickness does not affect the tariff classification.
0709.20.99Chilled Trimmed Asparagus Spears
Chilled trimmed asparagus spears are fresh asparagus with the base lightly trimmed for retail display, then chilled for transport. They remain fresh or chilled and are not substantially processed, so they fall under tariff item 0709.20.99. Trimming does not change the classification as fresh vegetables.
0709.20.99Dutch White Asparagus Trimmed
Dutch white asparagus trimmed refers to pre-trimmed fresh white asparagus from the Netherlands, with woody ends removed for immediate culinary use. It is fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99. Trimming does not affect the classification.
0709.20.99Fresh Green Asparagus Spears
Fresh green asparagus spears are harvested and chilled for market sale, typically thick and tender. They are fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus. Green varieties are not separately specified in the tariff, so they are classified here.
0709.20.99Fresh Peruvian Asparagus
Fresh Peruvian asparagus is grown in Peru's coastal regions and exported fresh or chilled, offering year-round availability. As fresh or chilled asparagus not otherwise specified, it is classified under tariff item 0709.20.99. Origin does not affect the tariff classification, but may affect duty rates.
0709.20.99Fresh Purple Asparagus
Fresh purple asparagus is a variety with antioxidant-rich spears, chilled for freshness and sold in gourmet markets. It is fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' asparagus. The colour variety does not affect classification.
0709.20.99Fresh Wild Asparagus
Fresh wild asparagus consists of foraged spears that are thinner and more flavorful, sold fresh or chilled. As fresh or chilled asparagus not otherwise specified, it is classified under tariff item 0709.20.99. The wild origin does not change the classification.
0709.20.99Organic Fresh Asparagus
Organic fresh asparagus is certified organic green asparagus grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled. It falls under tariff item 0709.20.99 as 'other' fresh or chilled asparagus, as organic status does not affect the tariff classification. It appeals to health-conscious consumers.
0709.20.99White Asparagus Bunches
White asparagus bunches are bundled fresh white asparagus stalks tied for retail display and chilled to maintain freshness. They are fresh or chilled and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0709.20.99. Bundling for retail does not change the classification.