Fresh Purple Asparagus Spears from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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