Mexican Summer Celery Crop from China
Fresh celery from Mexican winter growing regions, chilled for US summer import (April 15-July 31) to supplement domestic supply. Under HTS 0709.40.4040 as other fresh/chilled celery other than celeriac during quota season. Typical cross-border ag import.
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
• Leverage USMCA preferences if qualifying Mexican origin; file for tariff shift
• Obtain APHIS permit for celery due to pest risks like bacterial blight
• Track quota usage via CBP reports to avoid over-entry penalties