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Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Celery other than celeriac: > Other: > If imported and entered during the period from April 15 to July 31, inclusive, in any year > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0709.40.40.40
Fresh Green Celery Stalks
Bunches of fresh green celery stalks, harvested and chilled for market sale, imported during the April 15 to July 31 seasonal window. Classified under HTS 0709.40.4040 as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac, specifically for off-season imports when domestic supply is low. The 'other' subheading applies to standard table celery not meeting specific statistical breaks.
Organic Pascal Celery Bunches
Certified organic Pascal variety celery bunches, fresh and chilled, with long stalks ideal for snacking or cooking, entered during the specified summer import window. Falls under HTS 0709.40.4040 as 'other' fresh celery other than celeriac during the quota period. Organic certification aligns with statistical note requirements for Chapter 7.
Baby Celery Stalks Petite Variety
Small, tender baby celery stalks, fresh and chilled, packaged for gourmet markets and imported in the April-July seasonal slot. HTS 0709.40.4040 covers this as 'other' fresh celery, distinct from celeriac (root celery). The petite size doesn't change classification from standard celery.
Hydroponic Grown Celery Bunches
Celery bunches grown hydroponically without soil, fresh chilled, entering US ports between April 15 and July 31. Classified in HTS 0709.40.4040 as other fresh celery other than celeriac during the import restriction period. Growing method doesn't affect fresh vegetable classification.
Chopped Fresh Celery Hearts
Trimmed celery hearts (inner stalks) lightly chopped while fresh and chilled, packaged for convenience, imported April 15-July 31. HTS 0709.40.4040 includes this minimally processed 'other' celery as it remains fresh/chilled and suitable for immediate use. Not frozen or preserved.
Mexican Summer Celery Crop
Fresh celery from Mexican winter growing regions, chilled for US summer import (April 15-July 31) to supplement domestic supply. Under HTS 0709.40.4040 as other fresh/chilled celery other than celeriac during quota season. Typical cross-border ag import.
Gold Celery Variety Bunches
Golden-hued celery variety with milder flavor, fresh chilled bunches for specialty grocers, seasonal import April-July. HTS 0709.40.4040 as 'other' celery, variety doesn't create separate break. Remains fresh vegetable classification.