Fresh Jumbo Green Asparagus Spears from China
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.
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
• 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