Blanched White Asparagus Stalks

Whole blanched white asparagus stalks, etiolated by soil covering, imported fresh/chilled by air in the designated season. HTS 0709.20.10.10 applies to this white variety, unreduced, air entry Sept 15-Nov 15. Perfect for European-style cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.20Same rate: 22.5%

If for green blanched asparagus

Color distinction separates white from green in tariff subheadings.

0709.20.10Same rate: 22.5%

If spears are trimmed shorter

Size reduction like spear-cutting changes to statistical suffix.

0904Lower: 10% vs 22.5%

If dried crushed peppers misdeclared

Chapter note excludes dried Capsicum from this chapter to 0904.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab tests confirming white coloration if challenged; maintain cold chain docs for chilled status

Avoid bundling with green varieties in shipments to prevent mixed classification issues

Comply with USDA grading standards

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