Butterhead Head Lettuce
Butterhead head lettuce has soft, buttery leaves forming loose heads, typically sold in small packages under 2.27 kg. It is a cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) variety, fresh or chilled, and fits tariff item 0705.11.11 for goods in packages not exceeding 2.27 kg. The seasonal import period applies as per CBSA orders.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packages weigh more than 2.27 kg
Covers head lettuce in bulk or larger packages.
If the product is not classified as head lettuce
For other lettuce varieties not meeting the head lettuce definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the package weight is 2.27 kg or less to use this tariff item; otherwise, use 0705.11.12
• Check the CBSA seasonal order for the applicable 16-week import window
• Keep records of package weights for customs declaration
Related Products under Tariff item 0705.11.11
Bibb Lettuce Heads
Bibb lettuce heads are a butterhead variety forming small, loose heads with tender, cupped leaves, typically weighing under 2.27 kg per package. They are fresh or chilled and qualify as cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) under tariff item 0705.11.11, which applies to goods in packages not exceeding 2.27 kg each. The product is imported during the specified seasonal period set by the CBSA.
Crisphead Cabbage Lettuce
Crisphead cabbage lettuce is a firm, dense-headed variety like iceberg, often packed in small units. When fresh or chilled and in packages of 2.27 kg or less, it falls under tariff item 0705.11.11. This item applies during the seasonal period specified by the CBSA, not exceeding 16 weeks per year.
Iceberg Head Lettuce
Iceberg head lettuce is a crisp, round variety with tightly packed leaves, commonly sold in small packages. As fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce in packages not exceeding 2.27 kg, it qualifies for tariff item 0705.11.11. The import must occur within the CBSA-specified seasonal period.
Organic Iceberg Lettuce Heads
Organic iceberg lettuce heads are grown without synthetic pesticides and are fresh or chilled. When packaged in units of 2.27 kg or less, they fall under tariff item 0705.11.11 for cabbage lettuce. The seasonal import period specified by the CBSA applies, and organic certification does not change the tariff classification.