0712.90.85.20 - Celery stalks

This HTS classification covers celery stalks that have been dried, cut, sliced, broken, or powdered, but have not undergone further preparation. This means that raw celery processed into a dried form, intended for subsequent use in food products, seasonings, or other industrial applications, will fall under this category. The crucial element is that the celery remains in a dried state and has not been incorporated into a more complex mixture or processed beyond its dried form.

Within the broader category of "Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables," this specific subheading distinguishes itself from its siblings by its precise focus on dried celery stalks. For instance, while other subheadings might cover dried broccoli, leeks, or spinach, this code isolates celery. Furthermore, it is distinct from "sweet corn seeds of a kind used for sowing" and the residual "Other" category, ensuring that only dried celery stalk products are classified here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification concludes at this level, meaning that any dried celery stalks, regardless of the specific form of drying (whole, cut, sliced, broken, or powdered), will be classified under 0712.90.85.20, provided they are not further prepared or mixed with other vegetables.