Baby Celery Stalks Petite Variety from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Provide invoices specifying 'petite' or 'baby' variety to avoid undervaluation disputes
• Ensure vacuum-packed bunches remain chilled under 7°C to stay 'fresh or chilled'
• Watch for reclassification if bundled with carrots as a retail set