Air-Shipped California Jumbo Asparagus

Large-grade green asparagus grown in California but air-exported back to US facilities during September-November peak demand period, maintained whole and chilled. Fits HTS 0709.20.10 precisely due to seasonal entry, air transport, and unreduced spear lengths.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5%+17.5%22.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5%+10.0%15%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5%+10.0%15%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0709.99Higher: 30% vs 22.5%

If mixed with other fresh vegetables in shipment

Principal article determines heading, but mixtures may classify under 'other vegetables'.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 22.5%

If dried for dehydration

Drying process fundamentally changes from fresh to dehydrated vegetable classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Use temperature logs from air shipment to prove maintained chilled condition unsuitable for immediate consumption if questioned

โ€ข Ensure USDA prior notice filing via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for agricultural products

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