Chopped Fresh Celery Hearts from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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