0709.20.10.10 - White

This HTS classification covers fresh or chilled asparagus that meets specific criteria for entry into the United States. The primary defining characteristic of goods within this subheading is their form: they must not be reduced in size, meaning they are whole asparagus stalks. Furthermore, the timing of their entry is crucial, as they must be imported between September 15th and November 15th of any given year. Finally, the method of transportation must be by air.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0709.20.10.90, which covers "Other" asparagus. While 0709.20.10.10 is for whole asparagus air-freighted within a specific seasonal window, the "Other" category would encompass any asparagus that does not meet these precise conditions. This could include asparagus that is cut, processed in any way that reduces its size, or transported by means other than air, or imported outside of the September 15th to November 15th period.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for whole, air-transported asparagus entered within the specified seasonal period. Importers must ensure all these criteria are met for proper classification under this subheading.