Certified Organic Bunch Celery
Bundled fresh celery plants with roots intact, certified organic and entered during the seasonal quota window from April 15 to July 31. These are whole heads chilled for freshness, primarily for retail salad bar use. HTS 0709.40.4020 applies specifically to organic celery in this import period.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If celeriac (root celery) variety
Celeriac, the root form of celery, has separate classification under 'celeriac' provisions.
If processed into sticks or diced
Minimal processing beyond simple cleaning may shift to 'other vegetables' if not qualifying as whole fresh celery.
If frozen after minimal preparation
Freezing celery changes it from fresh/chilled (0709) to frozen vegetables (0710).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide organic certificates from accredited bodies; lack of certification defaults to 0709.40.6000
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid preservation classification
• Watch seasonal quota exhaustion which may trigger higher TRQ over-quota rates
Related Products under HTS 0709.40.40.20
Certified Organic Celery Stalks
Fresh celery stalks harvested from certified organic farms, imported during the April 15 to July 31 quota period. These bunches consist of unwashed, chilled celery ribs suitable for immediate consumption. Classified under HTS 0709.40.4020 due to organic certification and seasonal entry timing.
Certified Organic Pascal Celery
Premium Pascal variety celery stalks, certified organic, fresh and chilled for import during the April-July quota season. Known for tender ribs used in salads and snacks. Falls under 0709.40.4020 as organic celery other than celeriac in the specified entry period.
Certified Organic Heart Celery
Tender inner heart celery ribs, certified organic and imported fresh/chilled during the quota period April 15-July 31. Packaged in protective film for retail freshness. Classified in HTS 0709.40.4020 for seasonal organic celery imports.
Certified Organic California Celery
Long green celery variety grown to California standards, certified organic, fresh chilled and entered April 15-July 31. Standard grocery store bunches for consumer use. HTS 0709.40.4020 covers this seasonal organic import category.