Fresh Air-Freighted Asparagus Crowns from China
Whole asparagus spears including natural crowns/tips intact, premium grade air-shipped in fall window for restaurant supply. HTS 0709.20.10 covers these full-size, fresh/chilled spears transported by air during specified months.
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
• Air waybill must specify asparagus as cargo to prove transport method compliance
• Use ventilated crates to prevent tip rot during air transit humidity changes
• Double-check calendar for exact entry dates; CBP strictly enforces seasonal provisions