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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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