Crispino Head Lettuce from China
Crispino is a hybrid head lettuce with crunchy leaves and good disease resistance, used in commercial farming for fresh market salads. It is categorized under HTS 0705.11.40.00 for 'other' fresh or chilled head lettuce, fitting standard cabbage lettuce not in mini or specific variety stats.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill chain; temperature logs help prove 'chilled' status
• Ensure country of origin labeling and variety declaration for traceability
• Beware of pesticide residue limits; test samples to prevent FDA holds