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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported outside seasonal dates
Celery hearts subject to same seasonal provisions as whole stalks.
If vacuum-packed in preservative solution
Vacuum or solution packing for transport qualifies as provisional preservation.
If considered 'of a kind for processing' like for freezing
Processing intent for non-retail use may shift to different fresh vegetable subheading per statistical notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document trimming process to prove remains fresh/not preserved; use photos if questioned
• Declare net weight accurately after trimming
• Monitor for insect residues requiring fumigation
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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.
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.
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.