Fresh Bunch Celery Stalks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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