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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside the specified seasonal window
Organic celery follows same seasonal duty structure; off-season uses 0709.40.20 with potentially different rates.
If processed into celery juice or puree
Juicing or pureeing makes it a prepared vegetable product under Chapter 20, not fresh produce.
If frozen
Freezing removes it from fresh/chilled category into frozen vegetables heading 0710.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 standards
• Confirm no prohibited treatments that could reclassify as preserved
• Label clearly as 'organic celery' to match statistical reporting and avoid customs holds
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.
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.