Hydroponic Grown Celery Bunches from Germany
Celery bunches grown hydroponically without soil, fresh chilled, entering US ports between April 15 and July 31. Classified in HTS 0709.40.4040 as other fresh celery other than celeriac during the import restriction period. Growing method doesn't affect fresh vegetable classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include hydroponic certification and residue testing for pesticides; customs scrutinizes soil-less produce
• Confirm entry timing with CBP before shipment to hit quota window
• Pitfall: over-mature stalks may be deemed not 'fresh', requiring proof of harvest date