Baby Celery Stalks
Tender baby celery stalks, smaller and more delicate than mature bunches, fresh and chilled for seasonal import April 15-July 31. Remains under HTS 0709.40.40 as fresh celery other than celeriac; size doesn't affect classification. Used in gourmet salads and snack packs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If off-season entry
Baby celery follows standard celery seasonal duty structure.
If cut, washed, and ready-to-eat packaged
Retail-ready processing may shift to dried or prepared vegetable categories if beyond simple chilling.
If brined or pickled
Pickling treatment excludes from fresh chapter into prepared vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'baby celery' on invoices to distinguish from mature; ensure uniform sizing for customs valuation
• Check for seasonal quota limits if applicable
• Maintain cold chain to prevent wilting and reclassification risks
Related Products under HTS 0709.40.40
Fresh Celery Stalks
Bunches of fresh, whole celery stalks, trimmed and chilled for freshness, imported during the peak summer season from April 15 to July 31. Classified under HTS 0709.40.40 due to being fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac, subject to seasonal entry restrictions. This code applies to protect domestic celery production during high season.
Organic Fresh Celery Bunches
Certified organic celery bunches grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh and chilled, entered seasonally from April 15 to July 31. Falls under HTS 0709.40.40 as fresh celery other than celeriac; organic status noted per statistical requirements but doesn't change heading. Ideal for retail salad bars and grocery produce sections.
Hydroponic Celery Stalks
Fresh celery grown hydroponically without soil, chilled and bunched for import during April 15-July 31 period. HTS 0709.40.40 covers all fresh or chilled celery regardless of growing method, as long as other than celeriac. Popular for clean-label, pesticide-free produce markets.
Chilled Celery Hearts
Trimmed celery hearts (inner tender stalks with leaves removed), fresh and chilled, imported April 15 to July 31. HTS 0709.40.40 applies as it's still fresh celery other than celeriac; minimal trimming doesn't change heading. Premium product for restaurants and high-end grocers.
Mexican Summer Celery Bunches
Fresh celery bunches from Mexico, chilled for U.S. summer import window April 15-July 31. Classified HTS 0709.40.40 due to seasonal entry for this fresh celery type, supporting cross-border trade. Common in Southwestern U.S. markets.