0709.40.40.40/Gold Celery Variety Bunches/Japan

Gold Celery Variety Bunches from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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