0709.40.40.40 - Other

This HTS classification, 0709.40.40.40, pertains to "Other" celery, excluding celeriac, when imported and entered during the period from April 15 to July 31, inclusive, in any year. This specific sub-classification captures celery that does not fall under any more granular criteria within the broader "Other vegetables" category, and importantly, is not certified organic.

To distinguish this category from its sibling, 0709.40.40.20 ("Certified organic"), the primary differentiator is the presence or absence of organic certification. While both classifications cover celery other than celeriac, and are subject to the same seasonal import window, 0709.40.40.40 is for celery that has not undergone formal organic certification processes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the specific date range of import and the exclusion of organic certification. Importers should ensure that their celery shipments meet these criteria to be correctly classified under this heading.