Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Germany

Fresh green asparagus spears, typically thick and tender, harvested and chilled for market sale. Classified under HTS 0709.20.90 as other fresh or chilled asparagus, excluding white varieties. These are suitable for immediate consumption after minimal preparation.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

31.3%

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

Import Tips

Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin country to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS requirements

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperatures below 4°C to prove 'chilled' status and avoid reclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as frozen (0710) which changes duty rates significantly