U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Asparagus (HS 070920) totaled $40.4M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Asparagus paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPeru is the dominant supplier of fresh asparagus to the US market, with Mexico and Canada also contributing meaningful volumes, making this one of the more geographically concentrated fresh-vegetable import categories. The US tariff schedule distinguishes white asparagus (0709209010) from green and other varieties, and separately tracks certified organic product across multiple lines (0709202000 and 0709209040). FDA regulates fresh asparagus as a covered produce commodity under FSMA's Produce Safety Rule, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at entry.
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1.8K import shipments a month
The US schedule carves out white asparagus under its own 10-digit line (0709209010) because white and green asparagus can carry different duty rates and are commercially distinct products. Importers should confirm the variety at the time of entry to avoid misclassification, particularly when a single shipment contains mixed varieties.
Peru accounts for the largest share of US fresh asparagus imports by a significant margin. This concentration means that Peruvian weather events, labor disruptions, or phytosanitary restrictions can cause meaningful supply gaps. Mexico serves as the primary alternative source, though its seasonal availability differs from Peru's year-round production cycle.
Subheading 2 of 16 in heading 0709
Subheading 070920 · $40.4M of $278.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709209070 | Asparagus, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $36.9M | 7.83% | 62.65% | $2.9M |
| 0709209040 | Asparagus, Certified Organic , Fresh or Chilled | $3.3M | 0.55% | 1.75% | $18K |
| 0709209010 | Asparagus, White, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $148K | 1.78% | 14.23% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0709205000 | Asparagus, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $7.2M |
| 0709202000 | Asparagus, Certified Organic, Fresh or Chilled | $301K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$40.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $515.8M of Fresh or Chilled Asparagus and exported $130.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Peru and Mexico together supply 100% of it. Argentina pays 31.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
42.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.21% of imports for consumption.