Certified Organic Whole Celery Roots from Japan
Fresh whole celery plants including roots, certified organic and chilled for organic markets. Classified in HTS 0709.40.60.20 as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac with organic status. Used in soups or as whole produce.
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
• Ensure roots are soil-free per import regulations; provide field history for organic verification
• Ship in moisture-retentive packaging at 32°F
• Common pitfall: confusing with celeriac (0706.10)