0709.20.10 - Not reduced in size, entered during the period from September 15 to November 15, inclusive, in any year, and transported to the United States by air

This HTS classification, 0709.20.10, specifically identifies fresh or chilled asparagus that meets precise entry conditions. To fall under this category, the asparagus must be whole, not reduced in size, and imported during the designated period from September 15th to November 15th annually. Furthermore, a crucial requirement is that the shipment must arrive in the United States via air transport.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0709.20.90, which encompasses all other fresh or chilled asparagus that does not meet the specific temporal and transport criteria outlined above. Therefore, 0709.20.10 acts as a specialized classification for asparagus imported under particular expedited circumstances.

Within this specific classification, further subdivisions exist to differentiate by color. The subcategories 0709.20.10.10 for "White" asparagus and 0709.20.10.90 for "Other" (which would include green and purple varieties) allow for more granular tracking and statistical analysis of these premium, air-freighted imports during their peak season.