Butterhead Head Lettuce from China
Butterhead lettuce features soft, buttery textured leaves in loose heads, ideal for salads and wraps. Classified under HTS 0705.11.40.00 as 'other' head lettuce (cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled, it represents varieties beyond specific statistical breaks like iceberg or mini heads.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh/chilled head lettuce' to avoid reclassification as preserved goods
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for perishable produce imports into the US
• Check for seasonal quotas or restrictions on lettuce imports from certain countries like Mexico