Sliced Fresh Celery for Retail from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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