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Chilled Asparagus for Processing

Fresh chilled asparagus destined for canning or freezing plants, not retail-ready. HTS 0709.20.90.70 covers this industrial-use fresh product. Remains Chapter 7 until processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China21.3%+17.5%38.8%
🇲🇽Mexico21.3%+10.0%31.3%
🇨🇦Canada21.3%+10.0%31.3%
🇩🇪Germany21.3%+10.0%31.3%
🇯🇵Japan21.3%+10.0%31.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 38.8%

If provisionally preserved

Often used for processing transport under 0711.

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 38.8%

If bulk mixed vegetables

Pure asparagus stays specific; mixtures go general.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include end-use statement for processing to qualify for potential FTZ benefits

• Bulk packaging ok, but label 'not for retail sale'

• Avoid retail trim levels to prevent consumer goods duty

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Fresh Green Asparagus Spears

Long, tender green asparagus spears harvested at peak freshness, typically sold in bunches for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0709.20.90.70 as fresh or chilled asparagus that is neither Cape of Good Hope nor of a kind suitable for immediate consumption without preparation. This fresh vegetable falls in Chapter 7 for edible vegetables and remains uncooked or unprocessed.

Fresh White Asparagus Stalks

Blanched white asparagus stalks, grown under soil mounds for a mild flavor, imported fresh or chilled in bundles. Fits HTS 0709.20.90.70 as 'other' fresh/chilled asparagus excluding Cape varieties or ready-to-eat types. Chapter 7 covers this uncooked vegetable product.

Fresh Purple Asparagus Spears

Vibrant purple asparagus spears, a hybrid variety with nutty flavor, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.20.90.70 covers this 'other' asparagus not fitting Cape or ready-to-eat criteria. Fresh state keeps it in Chapter 7 vegetables.

Fresh Peruvian Asparagus Spears

High-quality green asparagus from Peru, fresh or chilled, major global exporter in off-season. HTS 0709.20.90.70 for other varieties meeting fresh criteria. Origin doesn't alter Chapter 7 vegetable heading.

Fresh Mexican White Asparagus

White asparagus cultivated in Mexico's cool regions, fresh or chilled for export. Classified HTS 0709.20.90.70 as other non-Cape asparagus. Fresh produce under Chapter 7.

Fresh Thin Asparagus Sprouts

Baby thin asparagus sprouts, fresh or chilled, gourmet variety under 8mm diameter. HTS 0709.20.90.70 for other sizes/varieties. Fresh Chapter 7 product.