Fresh Jumbo Green Asparagus Spears
Thick, premium green asparagus spears measuring 8-10 inches long, harvested at peak freshness and air-shipped to the US between September 15 and November 15. Classified under HTS 0709.20.10 due to being fresh/chilled, not trimmed or reduced in size, meeting the seasonal entry window and air transport requirement for off-season supply.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside the September 15-November 15 window
Asparagus air-shipped but entering in other months falls under the general fresh asparagus category without seasonal preference.
If trimmed or cut into smaller pieces
Size reduction through trimming moves it from 'not reduced in size' to prepared vegetable provisions.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution
Treatment beyond simple chilling for preservation excludes it from fresh/chilled heading per Chapter 7 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within September 15 to November 15 and obtain air waybill as proof of air transport to qualify for this specific subheading
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh asparagus
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring transport method or entry timing, which could shift classification to higher-duty codes
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Fresh Peruvian Green Asparagus Bunches
Whole green asparagus bunches from Peru, packed in 1-2 lb units with natural sizes intact, air-freighted during the specified fall window for US markets. Meets HTS 0709.20.10 criteria as fresh, full-size spears transported by air in-season for import.
Organic Fresh Green Asparagus Bundles
Certified organic green asparagus in whole spear bundles, air-freighted September 15-November 15 to supply US organic markets without trimming. Qualifies for HTS 0709.20.10 as fresh, seasonal, air-transported produce maintaining original size.
Fresh Air-Freighted Asparagus Crowns
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.
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.
Fresh Gourmet White Asparagus Spears
Delicate white asparagus spears, blanched underground for mild flavor, air-transported whole during the fall import window without size reduction. HTS 0709.20.10 applies to this fresh/chilled, full-length premium variety meeting all seasonal and transport specs.