Organic Fresh Celery Bunches from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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