Chilled Trimmed Asparagus Tips from Germany
Upper tender tips of asparagus, trimmed and chilled for premium markets, not fully ready-to-eat. Under HTS 0709.20.90.70 as other chilled asparagus excluding specified types. Trimming doesn't change fresh vegetable classification in Chapter 7.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document trim percentage (<20% weight loss) to avoid parts classification
• Use ice-packed shipping for tips to maintain quality under 2°C