Butterhead Head Lettuce from China
Butterhead lettuce features soft, buttery textured leaves forming loose heads, ideal for salads and wraps. Classified under HTS 0705.11.20.00 for fresh or chilled imports of head lettuce entered June 1 to October 31. It meets the criteria as cabbage lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in whole head form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm variety is head-forming butterhead (e.g
• Boston or Bibb); loose leaves reclassify to 0705.19
• Include commercial invoice detailing weight, origin, and entry date to avoid seasonal misclassification
• Watch for quota limits during peak season; excess may face higher duties or rejection