Organic Fresh Green Asparagus Bundles from China
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.
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
• Include USDA NOP organic certificate alongside phytosanitary docs for statistical reporting per General Note 6
• Maintain cold chain documentation from farm to US port to preserve fresh classification
• Avoid plastic packaging that could cause condensation leading to rot claims at inspection