0705.11.20.00/Iceberg Head Lettuce/Canada

Iceberg Head Lettuce from Canada

Iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) is a crisp, round head lettuce with tightly packed pale green leaves, commonly used in salads and sandwiches. It falls under HTS 0705.11.20.00 when entered fresh or chilled between June 1 and October 31, as head lettuce during the specified seasonal period. This classification applies to imports of whole heads unsuitable for immediate consumption without further preparation.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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
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Import Tips

• Verify entry date falls between June 1 and October 31 to qualify under this HTS code; otherwise, it shifts to 0705.11.40.00

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like lettuce aphid, required for USDA clearance

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as leaf lettuce, which changes classification to 0705.19

Iceberg Head Lettuce from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0705.11.20.00