Fresh Purple Asparagus Spears from China

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.

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

Color verification photos in docs to confirm variety; sensitive to bruising during transit

Check for varietal-specific quotas if applicable in trade agreements

Avoid plastic wrapping that traps ethylene, leading to spoilage rejections