0709.40.60.40/Fresh Organic Celery Bunches/Japan

Fresh Organic Celery Bunches from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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