Chopped Fresh Celery Sticks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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