Organic Fresh Green Asparagus Bundles from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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