0709.40.40.20 - Certified organic

This classification applies to fresh or chilled celery (excluding celeriac) that meets the criteria for certified organic status. The "certified organic" designation signifies that the celery has been grown and processed according to specific national or international organic standards, which typically involve prohibitions on synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, and irradiation. This particular organic celery must also be imported and entered into the customs territory during the period from April 15 to July 31, inclusive, of any given year.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0709.40.40.40 "Other." While both fall under "Other" celery, the defining characteristic here is the certified organic status. If the celery is not certified organic, or if it falls outside the specified import period, it would be classified under the "Other" sibling category. The organic certification documentation is essential for correct classification under this heading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific classification. Therefore, the focus for classification is on confirming both the certified organic nature of the celery and the adherence to the designated import window.