0709.40.60.40/Bulk Chilled Celery for Processing/Japan

Bulk Chilled Celery for Processing from Japan

Large crates of fresh chilled celery destined for juicing or chopping in factories. HTS 0709.40.60.40 includes this as other fresh celery, even if end-use is processing. Not treated beyond chilling.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Include end-use statements if seeking processing trade programs like FTZ

• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims

• Declare as 'fresh' not 'for processing' to stay in 0709; processing note applies elsewhere