Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from China

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 — China → United States

38.8%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

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)