Blanched White Asparagus Tips
Fresh chilled blanched tips of white asparagus, lightly steamed to set texture while remaining raw for cooking. Fits HTS 0709.20.90.10 as fresh white asparagus if not fully cooked or preserved. Used in upscale appetizers and stir-fries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully cooked or acidified
Any cooking/preservation shifts to prepared vegetables in 2005.
If subsequently dried
Dried form excluded from Chapter 07 fresh provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm blanching is minimal (under 2 min) to stay fresh; provide processing details in entry docs
• Monitor temperature logs for chill chain integrity
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Organic White Asparagus
Certified organic white asparagus grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled for health-conscious consumers. HTS 0709.20.90.10 includes white varieties; organic status noted per statistical guidelines. Sourced from certified farms in Spain or Germany.
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