Fresh Green Celery Stalks
Bunches of fresh, green celery stalks harvested and chilled for immediate use in salads, snacks, or cooking. Classified under HTS 0709.40.60 as fresh or chilled celery other than celeriac, fitting the 'other' category for non-celeriac varieties. Excludes dried, frozen, or preserved forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated for provisional preservation like in ice or brine
Heading 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for transport/storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting from fresh/chilled category.
If imported as a salad mix set with other vegetables
Mixtures of fresh vegetables for retail sale fall under 0709.60, not single celery under 0709.40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import standards; ensure chilled transport below 7°C to avoid reclassification
• Label country of origin and variety clearly to prevent customs disputes
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