Fresh Bunch Celery Stalks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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