0709.20.90.70/Fresh Green Asparagus Spears/Canada

Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

31.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh produce

• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove chilled condition upon arrival, avoiding reclassification as unfit for import

• Label bunches clearly with country of origin and variety to prevent customs delays; watch for common misdeclaration as frozen (0710)