Fresh Organic Celery Bunches from Germany
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.
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
• Include USDA organic certificate matching General Statistical Note 6 standards for duty preferences
• Segregate organic from conventional celery in shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Test for residue levels; organic imports face stricter APHIS inspections