Fresh Bunch Celery Stalks
Bundles of fresh celery stalks with leaves attached, harvested and chilled for market sale. Classified under HTS 0709.40.60.40 as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac, in bunches suitable for direct consumer use. Not treated for preservation beyond basic chilling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for transport
Celery preserved solely for provisional preservation during storage falls under heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If imported as a mixed vegetable set for processing
Mixed fresh vegetables including celery for processing may shift to other fresh veggie subheadings based on primary component.
If dried or ground into flakes
Dried celery products exclude from Chapter 7 and classify under Chapter 11 for vegetable flours and meals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements and avoid quarantine holds
• Declare exact weight and bunch count accurately, as statistical notes track celery quantities precisely
• Avoid misclassification as preserved; ensure no brine or sulfur treatments applied
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Chilled Celery Hearts
Trimmed inner stalks of celery, hearts only, packed chilled without outer leaves. Falls under HTS 0709.40.60.40 as 'other' fresh or chilled celery, processed only by trimming for retail. Ideal for salads and snacks.
Fresh Organic Celery Bunches
Certified organic celery grown without synthetic pesticides, sold in fresh chilled bunches. HTS 0709.40.60.40 covers this as other fresh/chilled celery; organic status per General Statistical Note 6. Popular for health-focused markets.
Chilled Diced Celery Pieces
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.
Fresh Chinese Celery Variety
Slender-stemmed Chinese celery (Apium graveolens var. secalinum), fresh or chilled. Classifies in HTS 0709.40.60.40 as other celery types, distinct from Western varieties but same botanical genus. Common in Asian cuisine.
Bulk Chilled Celery for Processing
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.
Fresh Celery with Leaves Attached
Whole celery plants fresh or chilled, leaves intact for flavor and sales appeal. Under 0709.40.60.40 as other celery, valued for culinary and garnish uses. Standard market form.