White Asparagus Spears
Fresh white asparagus spears, grown under soil mounds to prevent sunlight exposure, resulting in their pale color and mild flavor. Air-shipped whole and chilled during the period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, these unreduced spears 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 white asparagus is imported for processing rather than fresh sale.
This item covers asparagus for processing, which may have different duty treatment.
If imported outside the specified 8-week period or when no order is in effect.
This residual item applies to other fresh or chilled asparagus not covered by the seasonal order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the exact 8-week period with the CBSA, as it is set by ministerial order and can change
• Ensure the white asparagus is fresh or chilled and not trimmed or processed, to maintain classification
• Keep air waybills and origin certificates to prove seasonal entry
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.