Fresh 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.
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 imported for processing
Asparagus for processing is classified under a separate tariff item with different duty implications.
If imported outside the specified 8-week period
Asparagus imported at other times is classified under the residual 'Other' tariff item, which may have 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
• Check the CBSA's current order for the 8-week import period, as it may vary by year and region
• Ensure the white asparagus is fresh and not blanched or otherwise processed, to avoid classification issues
• Include the weight of packaging in your customs declaration, as it affects the duty calculation
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.