Chilled Trimmed Asparagus Tips from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document trim percentage (<20% weight loss) to avoid parts classification
• Use ice-packed shipping for tips to maintain quality under 2°C