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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved asparagus, not frozen (HS 200560) totaled $1.6M in June 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen paid $203K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Asparagus, Not Frozen imports of $1.6M in June 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Canned 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERU | $1.5M | $10K | -$1.5M |
| CHINA | $29K | -- | -$29K |
| ICELAND | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| SPAIN | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005600000 | ASPARAGUS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN | $1.6M | 13.04% | 100.00% | $203K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2005600000 | ASPARAGUS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN | $15K |
FRUIT & EDIBLE PLANT PARTS NESOI, PREP ETC. NESOI
HS 200899
POTATOES, PREPARED ETC., NO VINEGAR ETC., FROZEN
HS 200410
JUICE OF ANY OTHER SINGLE FRUIT, NUT OR VEGETABLE
HS 200989
VEG & MIX PRPD/PRSVD EXC VINEGAR/ACETIC ACID/SUGAR
HS 200599
JAMS, FRUIT JELLIES, PASTES ETC NESOI, NUT PASTES
HS 200799
NUTS (EXC PEANUTS) AND SEEDS, PREPARED ETC. NESOI
HS 200819
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $541K | -- | -$541K |
| Pennsylvania | $302K | -- | -$302K |
| New York | $123K | -- | -$123K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $621K | -- | -$621K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $345K | -- | -$345K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $179K | -- | -$179K |