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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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