Fresh Thick-Stemmed Asparagus from Ecuador from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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