Fresh Organic Asparagus Bunches Air-Shipped from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the current CBSA order specifying the 8-week import period, as it may change annually
• Ensure the asparagus is certified organic and accompanied by a valid organic certificate for customs clearance
• Include package weight in the declared value, as duties are calculated on the total weight of the goods