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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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