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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside April 15-July 31 period
Same fresh celery but off-season entry shifts to lower-duty or quota-free subheading without seasonal restriction.
If treated solely for provisional preservation like in ice or brine
Preservation treatment during transport moves it from fresh/chilled Chapter 07 heading 0709 to temporarily preserved vegetables in heading 0711.
If dried or dehydrated
Drying changes celery from fresh state to dried vegetables, classified under heading 0712 rather than fresh or chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls strictly between April 15 and July 31 using bill of lading; obtain phytosanitary certificates from origin country
• Ensure celery is chilled but not treated for preservation to stay in fresh category
• Watch for misdeclaration as celery root (celeriac) which uses different codes
Related Products under HTS 0709.40.40
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.
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.