Fresh Celery from Japan
Fresh celery stalks are crisp green vegetable bundles imported chilled for salads and cooking. HTS 0709.99.90.85 covers them as other fresh or chilled vegetables outside dedicated headings. Not ready for immediate consumption without trimming.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS permit for celery due to pest risks; ensure bundles are not pre-trimmed excessively to stay as fresh veg; declare exact weight and variety on entry docs