Blanched White Asparagus Stalks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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