Fresh Thick-Stemmed Asparagus from Ecuador
Premium thick-stemmed asparagus from Ecuadorian highlands, air-shipped whole during fall import season per HTS 0709.20.10.90. Fresh/chilled, not reduced in size, supporting US demand when domestic supply wanes. High spear count per pound for wholesale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reduced in size or spears only
Intact stalks here; trimmed/reduced shifts to .20.40 or similar.
If dried but not further ground
Dried vegetables temporarily preserved exclude from fresh Chapter 7.
If specific statistical varieties like hybrid types
Narrower statistical breaks exist for certain cultivars within the heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for blemishes; CBP rejects substandard produce
• Calculate duties based on net weight excluding packing materials per HTS notes
• Insure against air freight delays that could push entry outside seasonal period
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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.
Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Mexico
Whole, untrimmed green asparagus spears air-freighted from Mexican farms during the specified fall window. Meets HTS 0709.20.10.90 criteria as fresh/chilled, not reduced in size, air-transported seasonally to supply US markets. Ideal for gourmet restaurants needing premium, intact spears.
Fresh White Asparagus from Chile
Blanched white asparagus varieties air-transported from Chile, entering US ports September 15-November 15 without size reduction. HTS 0709.20.10.90 covers this premium fresh/chilled product, prized for mild flavor in European-style cuisine. Stalks arrive whole for distributor trimming.
Fresh Organic Asparagus Bunches Air-Shipped
Certified organic asparagus bunches, whole and unchopped, air-freighted seasonally from South America under HTS 0709.20.10.90. Complies with fresh/chilled definition, entering Sept 15-Nov 15 via air for organic retailers. USDA organic certification aligns with statistical notes.