Chopped Fresh Celery Hearts from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document minimal processing (trim/chop only) with photos to prevent shift to prepared veg chapters
• Maintain cold chain with temp records below 4°C
• Common issue: excessive trimming mistaken for 'prepared' under 0711