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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated solely for transport preservation
Heading 0711 covers vegetables like celery preserved temporarily but not consumable immediately.
If not reduced in size, whole stalks
Whole fresh celery uses other subheadings in 0709.40, excluding size-reduced items.
If acidified or pickled after cutting
Prepared/preserved celery shifts to Chapter 20, outside fresh vegetable scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS clearance for celery imports; declare size reduction method in entry docs
• Test for pesticide residues to meet maximum residue limits (MRLs); non-compliance leads to rejections
• Package in modified atmosphere bags to extend shelf life without preservatives
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.
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.