Chilled Diced Celery Pieces from Mexico
Fresh celery diced into uniform pieces, chilled and packed for retail. Under HTS 0709.40.60.40 as 'other' celery, where minimal cutting doesn't alter fresh status. Used in meal prep and cooking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document cutting date and chill chain to prove remains fresh, not prepared food
• Avoid plastic packaging that suggests preservation; use breathable materials
• Check for country-specific rules like Mexico's celery export quotas