Fresh Celeriac Root
Celeriac, also known as celery root, is a variety of celery cultivated for its knobby, edible root with a mild celery flavor. It falls under HTS 0706.90.4040 as one of the 'similar edible roots' in fresh or chilled form, distinct from standard carrots, turnips, or radishes. This classification covers roots primarily consumed cooked or raw in salads and soups.
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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 71 for dried vegetables, no longer fresh.
If imported with significant leafy tops
Celeriac with edible leaves may classify under celery heading 0709 rather than roots alone.
If flour or processed into powder
Ground celeriac root becomes a vegetable flour under Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify roots are fresh or chilled, not frozen or dried, to stay within Chapter 07; provide phytosanitary certificates
• Label accurately as 'celeriac' to avoid confusion with leafy celery (0709); check for soil residue compliance
Related Products under HTS 0706.90.40.40
Fresh Salsify Root
Salsify, or oyster plant, is a long, slender edible root with a delicate oyster-like flavor, typically boiled or roasted. Classified under HTS 0706.90.4040 as a named 'similar edible root' in fresh or chilled state. Explicitly listed in the heading alongside carrots and radishes.
Fresh Salad Beetroot
Salad beetroot refers to small, tender beets harvested young for fresh raw consumption in salads, distinct from mature beets. HTS 0706.90.4040 covers these as explicitly named 'salad beets (salad beetroot)' under other edible roots, fresh or chilled. Not to be confused with mature beets in 0706.10.
Fresh Radishes
Small, pungent edible roots like red radishes or daikons, harvested fresh for salads or snacks. While radishes are named in the heading, varieties not fitting primary stats go to HTS 0706.90.4040 as 'other'. Fresh or chilled state required for Chapter 07.
Fresh Turnips
Turnips are crisp, mildly spicy white-fleshed roots eaten raw or cooked, smaller varieties for fresh market. Falls in 'other' under HTS 0706.90.4040 when not primary stats; fresh or chilled only. Similar to salad beets in use.
Fresh Parsley Root
Parsley root (Petroselinum crispum tuberosum) is a carrot-like edible root with parsley flavor, used in soups. As a 'similar edible root', it fits HTS 0706.90.4040 for fresh/chilled import. Distinct from leafy parsley.
Fresh Crosne Root
Crosnes (Stachys affinis), also called Chinese artichoke, are small, crisp edible tubers resembling mini potatoes but classified as similar roots. HTS 0706.90.4040 captures these niche fresh/chilled imports. Eaten raw or stir-fried.