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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported outside April 15-July 31 period
Celery entered during other months falls under the non-quota 'other' celery classification in the same heading.
If not certified organic
Conventional (non-organic) celery during the quota period uses this separate statistical suffix.
If treated for provisional preservation
If chilled in brine or sulfur solution for transport and unsuitable for immediate consumption, it moves to heading 0711 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation at entry to qualify for this tariff line
• Confirm import occurs between April 15 and July 31 to avoid reclassification to non-quota celery codes
• Ensure celery remains fresh/chilled and unprocessed to prevent shifting to Chapter 07 heading 0711 for preserved vegetables
Related Products under HTS 0709.40.40.20
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.
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.