HS-6 · Subheading
070940
Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled
Heading 0709 — Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled
Chapter 07: Edible vegetables
Plain-language overview
Use HS-6 070940 when importing or exporting fresh or chilled celery, excluding celeriac. For example, if you're shipping a crate of fresh celery stalks to a grocery store, this is the correct code.
This code specifically covers fresh celery, which is often used in salads, soups, and as a snack. It's important to distinguish it from HS-6 070930, which pertains to celeriac, a different vegetable entirely.
Celery is typically packaged in bunches or cartons, and it must be kept fresh during transport. If you're dealing with frozen or processed celery, you would need to look at other HS codes under different headings.
When considering fresh vegetables, note that this HS-6 line falls under the broader category of fresh or chilled vegetables, which includes various types of produce that are not preserved or processed.
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Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Shipping 100 cartons of fresh celery to a supermarket chain
- Importing celery stalks for a restaurant's salad bar
- Exporting fresh celery to a food distributor in Europe
- Transporting bulk celery for a juice manufacturing company
- Delivering fresh celery to a local farmer's market
- Sending packaged celery sticks for a snack food company
- Supplying fresh celery to a catering service for events
- Importing organic celery for a health food store
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What HS code do I use for fresh celery?
- How to classify fresh celery for import?
- Is celeriac the same as celery in HS codes?
- What are the packaging requirements for celery?
- Can I export fresh celery to Europe?
- What are the customs regulations for importing vegetables?
- How do I ship fresh celery to a grocery store?
- What is the difference between celery and celeriac in HS classification?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- How to determine the correct HS code for fresh celery
- What are the import requirements for fresh celery shipments
- How to classify celery for export purposes
- What packaging is required for shipping fresh celery
- Can fresh celery be exported without special permits
- What are the customs duties for importing fresh vegetables
- How to handle fresh celery during transport
- What are the differences between celery and celeriac in HS codes
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the difference between HS-6 070940 and HS-6 070930?
- HS-6 070940 covers fresh celery, while HS-6 070930 is for celeriac, which is a different type of vegetable.
- Are there specific packaging requirements for fresh celery?
- Yes, fresh celery should be packaged in a way that maintains its freshness, typically in cartons or bunches.
- Can I import fresh celery without any permits?
- It depends on the country you are importing to. Always check local regulations for any specific import permits or phytosanitary certificates required.
- How should fresh celery be transported?
- Fresh celery should be kept cool and dry during transport to maintain its quality, ideally in refrigerated containers.
- What are the customs duties for importing celery?
- Customs duties vary by country and depend on trade agreements. Check with your customs broker for specific rates.
- Is there a market for organic celery?
- Yes, organic celery is increasingly popular, especially among health-conscious consumers and specialty grocery stores.
- How do I classify processed celery products?
- Processed celery products, such as celery juice or dehydrated celery, fall under different HS codes. You will need to refer to the specific codes for those products.
- What are the best practices for exporting fresh celery?
- Ensure proper packaging, maintain a cold chain during transport, and comply with the destination country's import regulations.
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