Fresh Lollo Rosso Lettuce
Fresh Lollo Rosso lettuce is a curly red leaf variety of Lactuca sativa, with frilly deep red leaves, typically used in European-style salads. It is imported fresh or chilled and classified under tariff item 0705.19.90 as 'other' lettuce, since it does not match the specific seasonal or packaging conditions of the sibling items.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported during the specified period (max 16 weeks per 12 months) in packages weighing 2.27 kg or less
This item covers seasonal imports in small packages, which may offer a different duty rate.
If imported during the specified period in bulk or packages over 2.27 kg
This item applies to seasonal bulk imports, potentially with a different rate.
If the product is head lettuce (crisphead) rather than leaf lettuce
Head lettuce is classified separately under heading 07.05, subheading for crisphead lettuce.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lettuce is fresh or chilled and not dried, as dried products fall under heading 07.12
• Verify the import period; if entering during the specified 16-week window, check if the seasonal tariff items 0705.19.11 or 0705.19.12 apply instead
• Include package weight in the total weight for duty calculation per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0705.19.90
Baby Butterhead Lettuce
Baby Butterhead Lettuce consists of immature butterhead lettuce heads, harvested early for their tender leaves and gourmet salad use. They are classified under tariff item 0705.19.90 as 'other' lettuce when imported outside the seasonal period for butterhead lettuce.
Baby Leaf Lettuce Blend
Mixed baby leaf lettuces (various Lactuca sativa varieties), fresh, entered. This product is classified as 'other' lettuce under tariff item 0705.19.90, as it does not meet the seasonal import criteria of sibling items 0705.19.11 or 0705.19.12.
Baby Lettuce Mix
Fresh or chilled baby lettuce mix consisting of tender young leaves of various Lactuca sativa varieties. This product is classified as 'other' lettuce under tariff item 0705.19.90, as it does not fall under the seasonal import provisions of sibling items 0705.19.11 or 0705.19.12.
Baby Red Leaf Lettuce
Baby Red Leaf Lettuce consists of young, tender small leaves of Lactuca sativa with red hues, harvested fresh or chilled at an immature stage. It is classified under tariff item 0705.19.90 as 'other' lettuce when imported outside the seasonal period for red leaf lettuce.
Baby Romaine Lettuce Bunches
Baby Romaine Lettuce Bunches are immature heads of Lactuca sativa, harvested early for their tender leaves, typically used in salads. They are classified under tariff item 0705.19.90 as 'other' lettuce, fresh or chilled, when imported outside the seasonal period specified for romaine lettuce.
Batavia Lettuce
Fresh Batavia (Summer Crisp) lettuce, a hybrid with crisp leaves, chilled for market. This product falls under tariff item 0705.19.90 as 'other' lettuce, not subject to the seasonal import provisions of sibling items 0705.19.11 and 0705.19.12.