Fresh Jumbo Green Asparagus Spears from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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