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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with gas like sulfur dioxide
Provisional preservation excludes from fresh chapter per Chapter Note to 0711.
If cooked or further prepared
Prepared vegetables beyond size reduction enter Chapter 20.
If celeriac (root) instead of stalks
Celeriac has separate subheading from stalk celery in 0709.40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing details showing only mechanical size reduction, no chemical treatments
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Related Products under HTS 0709.40.20.00
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.
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.
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.