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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered October 1-April 14
Different seasonal suffix applies outside the summer quota period for organic celery.
If sweet bell-type peppers mislabeled as celery
Incorrect botanical identification would shift to peppers; celery is Apium graveolens.
If dried celery leaves/seeds
Dried forms exclude from fresh chapter per notes, moving to Chapter 09 or 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'certified organic celery' with entry date proof for tariff qualification
• Avoid washing or trimming that could be seen as processing, risking reclassification
• Monitor FDA import alerts for celery pesticide residues even on organic produce
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 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 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.