Chopped Fresh Celery Sticks
Fresh celery stalks trimmed and chopped into uniform sticks, typically 3-4 inches long, for convenient use in salads or snacks. Classified under HTS 0709.40.20.00 as celery other than celeriac that has been reduced in size through cutting, while remaining fresh or chilled and suitable for immediate consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for provisional preservation
Celery preserved solely for transport/storage falls under heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen celery, even reduced in size, is excluded from fresh/chilled Chapter 07 provisions.
If dried after size reduction
Dried celery moves to Chapter 07 dehydrated vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify celery is fresh/chilled and reduced only by cutting (not cooked or preserved) to qualify under 0709.40; provide refrigeration bills of lading
• Include certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for fresh vegetables
• Avoid misclassification as preserved by ensuring no additives like brine; common pitfall is shipping without proper cooling
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Diced Fresh Celery Pieces
Fresh celery diced into small 1/4-inch cubes, ideal for soups, stir-fries, or meal prep kits. This product is 'reduced in size' per HTS 0709.40.20.00 as it's cut celery (not celeriac) maintained in fresh or chilled state.
Sliced Fresh Celery for Retail
Thinly sliced fresh celery ribs packaged for grocery store salad bars or ready-to-eat trays. Reduced in size by slicing qualifies it under HTS 0709.40.20.00 for fresh/chilled celery other than celeriac.
Celery Sticks for Snack Packs
Pre-cut celery sticks in single-serve snack packs with optional dips, kept fresh and chilled. Classified in HTS 0709.40.20.00 due to size reduction via cutting into sticks.
Minced Fresh Celery
Finely minced fresh celery for culinary use in dressings or garnishes, chilled to maintain freshness. Meets HTS 0709.40.20.00 as size-reduced celery other than celeriac.
Julienne Cut Fresh Celery
Celery cut into thin julienne strips for Asian dishes or salads, packaged fresh or chilled. Reduced size via julienne cutting places it under HTS 0709.40.20.00.
Shredded Fresh Celery
Fresh celery shredded into fine strips for coleslaw or toppings, kept chilled. Qualifies as 'reduced in size' celery under HTS 0709.40.20.00.