Baby Asparagus Spears Chilled from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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