Fresh 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Mexican asparagus is imported for processing rather than fresh consumption.
This item applies to asparagus for processing, which may have different duty rates.
If imported outside the specified seasonal period or when no order is in force.
This residual item covers other fresh or chilled asparagus not subject to the seasonal order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the current 8-week import period with the CBSA, as it is set by order and may not align with typical fall dates
• Ensure the asparagus is fresh or chilled and not processed, to qualify for this tariff item
• Maintain air shipment documentation and Mexican origin records to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.20.91
Air-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.
Blanched 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.
Dutch 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.
Fresh 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.
Fresh 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.
Fresh 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.