Fresh Organic Celery Bunches from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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