Chilled Jumbo Asparagus from China

Extra-thick jumbo green asparagus spears, chilled post-harvest to preserve crispness. HTS 0709.20.90 covers these as other fresh or chilled asparagus varieties. Commonly used in high-end restaurants.

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

Include grading certificates for size (jumbo >16mm diameter) to support value declarations

Use refrigerated containers with temperature logs to maintain 'chilled' not 'frozen' status