Fresh Celeriac Root
Fresh celeriac, also known as celery root, is the swollen root base of the celery plant harvested and chilled for market. It falls under HTS 0706.90.40.20 as an edible root similar to carrots and radishes, specifically classified as celeriac when fresh or chilled.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried celeriac shifts to Chapter 07 heading for dried vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.
If peeled, cut, and flour-milled
Processed into celeriac flour, it becomes a vegetable flour under heading 1105.
If preserved in brine for transport
Brine-treated for provisional preservation falls under 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming celeriac is free of pests like nematodes
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to preserve freshness and avoid reclassification
• Declare exact weight and origin; misdeclaration as generic roots can lead to penalties
Related Products under HTS 0706.90.40.20
Chilled Organic Celeriac
Certified organic celeriac roots, fresh or chilled, grown without synthetic pesticides. Classified under HTS 0706.90.40.20 as celeriac, an edible root, with organic certification per General Statistical Note 6.
Fresh Bunch Celeriac Roots
Fresh celeriac roots bunched by tops for retail sale, harvested and chilled. HTS 0706.90.40.20 covers celeriac as a distinct edible root, whether bunched or loose.
Chilled Celeriac Turnip Rooted
Chilled celeriac with turnip-like swollen base, variety 'turnip rooted celery'. Specifically HTS 0706.90.40.20 for celeriac among edible roots like turnips.
Fresh European Celeriac Globes
Large globe-shaped fresh celeriac from European cultivars, chilled for export. Falls under 0706.90.40.20 as celeriac, akin to salad beets in edible roots hierarchy.