Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen (HS 200560) totaled $1.0M in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen paid $227K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 22.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen imports of $1.0M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCanned and otherwise preserved asparagus — packed in brine, water, or sauce and presented in non-frozen form — enters under a single 10-digit line (2005600000), making origin and preparation documentation straightforward but leaving little room for classification ambiguity. Peru is the dominant supplier, having built a year-round export infrastructure for both fresh and processed asparagus that serves US retail and foodservice buyers. China and Spain are also notable sources; Chinese-origin asparagus preparations are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost differential that reinforces Peru's competitive position. FDA FSMA foreign supplier verification requirements apply; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent regarding admissibility documentation.
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Peru's coastal desert climate allows year-round asparagus cultivation, and the country has invested heavily in processing and cold-chain infrastructure specifically oriented toward US export standards. This combination of consistent supply, competitive pricing, and established FDA compliance programs makes Peruvian preserved asparagus a reliable source for US importers.
Since this subheading covers asparagus preserved by any method other than vinegar or acetic acid, importers should obtain a product specification sheet from the foreign supplier confirming the preservation medium (e.g., brine, water, or sauce) and the absence of vinegar or acetic acid. Products preserved with vinegar would instead fall under Chapter 20's vinegar-preserved vegetable headings, so the specification sheet is the primary document CBP may request to verify correct classification.
Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 2005
Subheading 200560 · $1.0M of $175.0M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.2M of Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen and exported $463K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005600000 | Asparagus, Prepared or Preserved NESOI, Not Frozen | $1.0M | 22.09% | 100.00% | $227K |
Imports · August 2026
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Peru and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 52.4% duty; Peru 14.4%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 22.09% of imports for consumption.