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Asparagus

Peru flies asparagus into Heathrow all year; Spain and Mexico add volume in spring.

HS 0709 200–2 °C, high humidityAir
Asparagus
Specification
Varieties
Green (Standard, Jumbo), White
Grade
Class I · 12–16 mm, 16+ mm
Typical pack
5 kg (10 × 500 g) or 11 lb bunches
Setpoint
0–2 °C, high humidity
Shelf life
1–2 weeks
Freight
Air
Commodity code
0709 20 (confirm the 10-digit code with your customs agent)
Phytosanitary
Phytosanitary certificate + IPAFFS pre-notification
Marketing standard
General
Where & when
OriginJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Peru21–28 days by sea
Mexico16–20 days by sea
Spain2–3 days by road
AvailablePeak

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