Blanched White Asparagus Stalks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the exact 8-week period with the CBSA, as it is set by ministerial order and can vary
• Ensure the white asparagus is fresh or chilled and not preserved, to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep air shipment documentation and origin certificates to support the seasonal entry claim