0709.20.90
Other
This code covers other asparagus, whether fresh or chilled, and is used to classify imports of this vegetable product. Duty rates are generally 21.30%, but may be free for goods from certain trade partners with eligible FTA or preference programs, as detailed within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0709.20.90
This tariff code falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Code 0709.20.90 specifically refers to other asparagus, fresh or chilled. This code has subdivisions for white asparagus (0709.20.90.10), certified organic asparagus (0709.20.90.40), and other asparagus not fitting those categories (0709.20.90.70); choose the appropriate suffix based on the specific type of asparagus being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 7 - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
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21.30%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 0709.20.90 (and its subdivisions 0709.20.90.10, 0709.20.90.40, and 0709.20.90.70) is 21.30% applied to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the U.S. However, several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) may qualify for a duty-free rate under specific Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. All reported quantities must be in kilograms (kg). It is not specified if different subdivisions have different duty rates; the general and special rates appear to apply to all listed.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 50%
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Code subdivisions
0709.20.90.10
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Asparagus: > Other > White
0709.20.90.40
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Asparagus: > Other > Other: > Certified organic
0709.20.90.70
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Asparagus: > Other > Other: > Other
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