0709.40.40.20/Certified Organic Heart Celery/Japan

Certified Organic Heart Celery from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs prevent 'preserved' classification under 0711

• Organic certification must cover entire supply chain from farm to port

• Check absolute quota limits; over-quota imports face significantly higher duties