Frozen Sliced Asparagus for Processing from Japan
Frozen asparagus sliced lengthwise or crosswise into thin pieces, primarily for industrial food processing. Under HTS 0710.80.97.10 for its reduced size and frozen state with only provisional preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
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
• For bulk processing imports, provide end-use certificates to qualify for any temporary duty reductions
• Ensure blanching time records to confirm no overcooking, keeping it as simply frozen
• Monitor EU export rejections data for asparagus to preempt quality issues