Hydroponic Celery Stalks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include origin phytosanitary certificate confirming no soil pests; declare hydroponic method if requested
• Ensure temperature logs prove chilled state below 7°C
• Avoid bundling with roots to prevent celeriac confusion