Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
31.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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