Baby Asparagus Spears Chilled from China
Thin, tender baby asparagus spears under 8mm diameter, chilled fresh. Classified as other under 0709.20.90 since size doesn't change heading. Perfect for salads and garnishes.
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
• Specify pencil-thin size on manifests to match buyer specs and valuation
• Ensure rapid chilling post-harvest to minimize toughness in thin spears
• Avoid size-based misclassification; all fresh asparagus unified here