Gold Celery Variety Bunches from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify variety on commercial invoice for statistical reporting accuracy
• Ensure color retention through proper chilling to avoid quality claims
• Pitfall: specialty varieties sometimes misentered under herbs