Minced Fresh Celery from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide processing details showing only mechanical size reduction, no chemical treatments
• Use tamper-evident seals on retail packs to comply with food safety regs
• Budget for potential CBP exams on first shipments to confirm classification