Air-Shipped California Jumbo Asparagus from China
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.
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
• Use temperature logs from air shipment to prove maintained chilled condition unsuitable for immediate consumption if questioned
• Ensure USDA prior notice filing via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for agricultural products