Chapter 0709 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 07.09
Air-Shipped California Jumbo Asparagus
Fresh, whole green asparagus spears of large grade, air-shipped from California during the September-November peak demand period. Maintained chilled and suitable for immediate consumption, this product is classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as fresh or chilled asparagus for processing.
0709.20.10Blanched White Asparagus Stalks
Whole blanched white asparagus stalks, etiolated by soil covering, imported fresh and chilled by air in the designated season. These unreduced stalks are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Dutch White Asparagus Spears
Traditional Dutch white asparagus spears, soil-blanched for tenderness, air-freighted whole in season. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing in the food industry.
0709.20.10Fresh Air-Freighted Asparagus Crowns
Whole asparagus spears with natural crowns and tips intact, premium grade, air-freighted during the fall season for restaurant supply. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing in the food service industry.
0709.20.10Fresh Gourmet White Asparagus Spears
Delicate white asparagus spears, blanched underground for mild flavor, air-transported whole during the fall import window. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing in the food industry.
0709.20.10Fresh Green Asparagus Spears from Mexico
Whole, untrimmed green asparagus spears air-freighted from Mexican farms during the specified fall window. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Fresh Jumbo Green Asparagus Spears
Thick, premium green asparagus spears measuring 8-10 inches long, harvested at peak freshness and air-shipped between September 15 and November 15. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Fresh Jumbo Peruvian Asparagus
Thick-stalked asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) harvested fresh in Peru and air-shipped, entering between September 15 and November 15. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Fresh Peruvian Green Asparagus Bunches
Whole green asparagus bunches from Peru, packed in 1-2 lb units with natural sizes intact, air-freighted during the specified fall window. These fresh, chilled bunches are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Gourmet White Asparagus Bundles
Bundled whole white asparagus of gourmet grade, air-transported fresh during peak fall season. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Jumbo White Asparagus
Premium jumbo white asparagus stalks, thick and tender, harvested during the specified season and air-freighted fresh. These fresh, chilled stalks are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Organic Fresh Green Asparagus Bundles
Certified organic green asparagus in whole spear bundles, air-freighted September 15-November 15 to supply organic markets without trimming. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Organic White Asparagus
Certified organic white asparagus, grown without synthetics, air-shipped fresh whole spears seasonally. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10Peruvian White Asparagus
Fresh white asparagus cultivated in Peru's coastal regions, blanched and air-shipped whole during the fall import season. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.20.10White Asparagus Spears
Fresh white asparagus spears, grown under soil mounds to prevent sunlight exposure, resulting in their pale color and mild flavor. These fresh, chilled spears are classified under tariff item 0709.20.10 as they are intended for processing.
0709.30.00Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Fairy Tale Eggplant is a small, lavender-striped variety with creamy white flesh, harvested fresh or chilled. It is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, covering all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Chinese Long Eggplant
Fresh Chinese long eggplants (Solanum melongena var. longissima) are slender, purple-skinned vegetables typically 8-18 inches long, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Chinese Violet Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Violet Eggplant features deep purple skin and an elongated shape, suitable for fresh or chilled import. It is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, covering all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Fenggang Chinese Eggplant
Fresh Fenggang Chinese Eggplant is a specialty long, thin variety from Guangdong, imported fresh or chilled. It falls under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Fresh California Black Beauty Eggplant
Fresh California Black Beauty Eggplant is a classic globe-shaped variety with glossy deep purple skin, commonly harvested fresh during peak season. It falls under tariff item 0709.30.00 as fresh or chilled aubergines (eggplants), which covers all varieties of this vegetable.
0709.30.00Fresh Chinese Long Eggplant
Fresh Chinese Long Eggplant is a slender, purple-skinned variety ideal for stir-fries, imported fresh or chilled. It is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines regardless of variety or origin.
0709.30.00Fresh Graffiti Eggplant
Fresh Graffiti Eggplant features stunning purple stripes on white skin, a hybrid known for superior taste and yield. It is imported fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Fresh Italian Rosa Bianca Eggplant
Fresh Italian Rosa Bianca Eggplant is an heirloom variety with pale lavender-white stripes, prized for mild flavor in grilling. It is imported fresh or chilled and classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, covering all fresh aubergines.
0709.30.00Fresh Japanese Kermit Eggplant
Fresh Japanese Kermit Eggplant features green skin with white stripes, compact and ideal for baby eggplant dishes. It is imported fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Fresh Listada de Gandia Eggplant
Fresh Listada de Gandia Eggplant is a Spanish striped variety with purple-white patterns, harvested fresh for markets. It is imported fresh or chilled and classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, covering all fresh aubergines.
0709.30.00Fresh Thai Green Eggplant
Fresh Thai Green Eggplant is small, round, and bright green, used in curries, imported fresh or chilled. It falls under tariff item 0709.30.00, which covers all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.30.00Italian Black Beauty Eggplant
Fresh Italian Black Beauty Eggplant is a classic Italian variety with glossy deep-purple skin on bell-shaped fruits, a staple in Italian-American cooking. It is imported fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0709.30.00.
0709.30.00Italian Listada de Gandia Eggplant
Fresh Italian Listada de Gandia Eggplant is an Italian striped variety with purple-white bands on elongated fruits, ideal for grilling or stuffing. It is imported fresh or chilled and classified under tariff item 0709.30.00.
0709.30.00Italian Long Purple Eggplant
Fresh Italian Long Purple Eggplant (Solanum melongena var. esculentum) is a slender, elongated variety with vibrant purple skin, typically 8-12 inches long. It is imported fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0709.30.00.
0709.30.00Pingtung Long Eggplant
Fresh Pingtung Long Eggplant is a thin, neon-purple Chinese heirloom variety grown for tender skin and minimal seeds, imported chilled. It is classified under tariff item 0709.30.00, covering all fresh or chilled aubergines.
0709.40.11Celery Sticks for Snack Packs
Pre-cut celery sticks in single-serve snack packs, kept fresh and chilled. The cutting into sticks does not change the essential character of fresh celery, and the product remains suitable for immediate consumption, falling under tariff item 0709.40.11 when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg each.
0709.40.11Chilled Diced Celery Pieces
Fresh celery diced into uniform pieces, chilled and packed for retail. The dicing does not change the fresh nature, and when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg, it falls under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Chopped Fresh Celery Hearts
Trimmed celery hearts (inner stalks) lightly chopped while fresh and chilled, packaged for convenience. The chopping does not alter the fresh state, and when in small packages, it qualifies under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Chopped Fresh Celery Sticks
Fresh celery stalks trimmed and chopped into uniform sticks, typically 3-4 inches long, for convenient use in salads or snacks. The chopping does not alter the fresh state, and when packaged in small weights, it qualifies under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Diced Fresh Celery Pieces
Fresh celery diced into small 1/4-inch cubes, ideal for soups, stir-fries, or meal prep kits. The dicing process does not change the fresh nature of the celery, and when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg, it falls under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Julienne Cut Fresh Celery
Celery cut into thin julienne strips for Asian dishes or salads, packaged fresh or chilled. The julienne cutting does not alter the fresh state, and when in small packages, it qualifies under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Minced Fresh Celery
Finely minced fresh celery for culinary use in dressings or garnishes, chilled to maintain freshness. The mincing process does not change the fresh nature, and when packaged in small weights, it falls under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Shredded Fresh Celery
Fresh celery shredded into fine strips for coleslaw or toppings, kept chilled. The shredding does not alter the fresh state, and when in small packages, it qualifies under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.11Sliced Fresh Celery for Retail
Thinly sliced fresh celery ribs packaged for grocery store salad bars or ready-to-eat trays. The slicing does not change the fresh nature, and when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg, it falls under tariff item 0709.40.11.
0709.40.12Bulk Chilled Celery for Processing
Large crates of fresh chilled celery destined for juicing or chopping in factories. These are fresh vegetables, not celeriac, and are classified under this tariff item when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg each.
0709.40.12Fresh Bunch Celery Stalks
Bundles of fresh celery stalks with leaves attached, harvested and chilled for market sale. These are fresh vegetables, not celeriac, and are classified under this tariff item when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg each.
0709.40.12Fresh Celery with Leaves Attached
Whole celery plants fresh or chilled, leaves intact for flavor and sales appeal. These are fresh vegetables, not celeriac, and are classified under this tariff item when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg each.
0709.40.12Fresh Chinese Celery Variety
Slender-stemmed Chinese celery (Apium graveolens var. secalinum), fresh or chilled. These are fresh vegetables, not celeriac, and are classified under this tariff item when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg each.
0709.40.90Baby Celery Stalks
Tender baby celery stalks, smaller and more delicate than mature bunches, fresh and chilled. The smaller size does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac under this tariff item.
0709.40.90Certified Organic Bunch Celery
Bundled fresh celery plants with roots intact, certified organic and entered during the seasonal quota window. The roots do not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac.
0709.40.90Certified Organic California Celery
Long green celery variety grown to California standards, certified organic, fresh chilled. The variety does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac.
0709.40.90Chilled Celery Hearts
Trimmed celery hearts (inner tender stalks with leaves removed), fresh and chilled. The minimal trimming does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac.
0709.40.90Fresh Celery Stalks
Bunches of fresh, whole celery stalks, trimmed and chilled for freshness. The whole stalks are classified as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac under this tariff item.
0709.40.90Hydroponic Celery Stalks
Fresh celery grown hydroponically without soil, chilled and bunched. The growing method does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac.
0709.40.90Mexican Summer Celery Bunches
Fresh celery bunches from Mexico, chilled for seasonal import. The origin does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac under this tariff item.
0709.40.90Organic Fresh Celery Bunches
Certified organic celery bunches grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh and chilled. The organic status does not change the classification as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac.
0709.51.10Certified Organic Agaricus Bisporus Mushroom Clusters
Certified organic Agaricus bisporus mushroom clusters are fresh clusters of button mushroom varieties, harvested and chilled for market. They are fresh or chilled and fall under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Certified Organic Chestnut Mushrooms
Certified organic chestnut mushrooms are a firm-textured brown Agaricus bisporus variant, certified organic and supplied fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Certified Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Certified organic cremini mushrooms are fresh or chilled Agaricus bisporus in their brown immature stage, known as cremini or brown button mushrooms. They are certified organic and fall under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Certified Organic Portobello Mushrooms
Certified organic portobello mushrooms are large, mature Agaricus bisporus mushrooms marketed as portobello, certified organic and supplied fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Certified Organic White Button Mushrooms
Certified organic white button mushrooms are fresh Agaricus bisporus, commonly known as white button mushrooms, certified organic under recognized standards. They are harvested fresh or chilled and fall under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Chilled Brown Italian Agaricus Mushrooms
Chilled brown Italian Agaricus mushrooms are Agaricus bisporus cultivated in Italy for premium markets, with rich umami notes. They are chilled and fit under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Fresh Agaricus Brawny Mushrooms
Fresh Agaricus brawny mushrooms are a firm-textured variety of Agaricus bisporus grown for export, with a robust flavor. They are fresh or chilled and fall under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Fresh Baby Bella Mushrooms
Fresh baby bella mushrooms are immature cremini Agaricus bisporus, harvested at a small size with a mild, earthy flavor. They are supplied fresh or chilled and belong to the genus Agaricus, making them eligible for classification under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing.
0709.51.10Fresh Chestnut Mushrooms
Fresh chestnut mushrooms are a small, firm variety of Agaricus bisporus with a nutty flavor and reddish-brown cap. As fresh or chilled products of the Agaricus genus, they fall under tariff item 0709.51.10 when imported for processing purposes.