0709.20.10.90/Fresh Jumbo Peruvian Asparagus/Mexico

Fresh Jumbo Peruvian Asparagus from Mexico

Thick-stalked asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) harvested fresh in Peru and air-shipped to the US, entering between September 15 and November 15. Classified under HTS 0709.20.10.90 as fresh or chilled asparagus, not reduced in size, meeting the seasonal air-transport criteria for off-season import. These spears are unsuitable for immediate consumption without trimming and remain whole.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

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

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Import Tips

• Verify entry date falls within September 15 to November 15 and confirm air transport documentation like air waybill to qualify for this subheading

• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country proving freedom from pests; US APHIS inspection mandatory upon arrival

• Avoid misdeclaration as reduced-in-size (e.g

• trimmed spears) which shifts to 0709.20.20, potentially higher duties