Oakleaf Lettuce
Fresh oakleaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) with lobed green or red leaves, entered chilled from June to October. This product is classified as 'other' lettuce under tariff item 0705.19.11 when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg.
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 in packages over 2.27 kg
Heavier packages are classified under this sibling item.
If imported outside the seasonal window
Non-seasonal imports fall under the residual tariff item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify package weight does not exceed 2.27 kg
• Ensure the lettuce is fresh or chilled, not processed
• Keep documentation of the seasonal import period
Related Products under Tariff item 0705.19.11
Baby Lettuce Mix
Fresh or chilled baby lettuce mix, composed of tender young leaves of Lactuca sativa varieties, imported seasonally from June to October. The product is classified under tariff item 0705.19.11 as 'other' lettuce, as it is not a specific head or leaf variety and is packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg.
Baby Romaine Lettuce Bunches
Smaller baby romaine lettuce plants, fresh or chilled, providing tender leaves ideal for salads. These immature heads of Lactuca sativa are classified under tariff item 0705.19.11 as 'other' lettuce when packaged in weights not exceeding 2.27 kg.
Batavia Lettuce Heads
Fresh Batavia or escarole-type lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa) in semi-head form, imported chilled from June to October. These have crisp outer leaves with tender hearts and fall under tariff item 0705.19.11 as 'other' lettuce when packaged in small containers.
Butterhead Lettuce
Fresh butterhead or Boston lettuce (Lactuca sativa) with soft, loose-leafed heads, chilled for import from June 1 to October 31. This 'other' lettuce type is classified under tariff item 0705.19.11 when in packages not exceeding 2.27 kg.
Chilled Romaine Lettuce Bulk Packs
Bulk packs of chilled romaine lettuce harvested fresh and cooled to extend shelf life, for imports during June-October. This product is classified under tariff item 0705.19.11 as 'other' lettuce when each package does not exceed 2.27 kg.
Fresh Romaine Lettuce Heads
Romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia), fresh or chilled, entered between June 1 and October 31. These have crisp leaves and upright growth, classified under tariff item 0705.19.11 as 'other' lettuce when in packages not exceeding 2.27 kg.