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%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
• 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