Fresh 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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the asparagus is intended for processing
Asparagus for processing is classified separately and may have different tariff treatment.
If imported outside the specified period
Outside the 8-week window, asparagus falls under the residual 'Other' tariff item with a different duty rate.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the exact dates of the 8-week import period with the CBSA before shipping, as they are set by ministerial order
• Keep documentation showing the asparagus is fresh and not processed, such as phytosanitary certificates
• Remember that package weight is included in the duty calculation, so declare accurately
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 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.