Iceberg Head Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is a crisp, round head lettuce variety with tightly packed pale green leaves, commonly used in salads and sandwiches. It falls under HTS 0705.11.40.00 as fresh or chilled head lettuce (cabbage lettuce), specifically 'other' types excluding certain statistical categories like mini heads. This classification applies to full-sized heads weighing over 340g, fresh or chilled but not further processed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mini heads weighing 340g or less
Statistical breakout for smaller head lettuce sizes separates them from standard 'other' full-sized heads.
If provisionally preserved for transport, e.g., in sulfur dioxide
Vegetables treated solely for preservation during storage or transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption, move to Chapter 07 heading 0711.
If imported as a salad mix with other vegetables
Mixtures of vegetables not solely lettuce fall under heading 0709 for other fresh/chilled vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify lettuce is fresh or chilled only, with no preservation treatments like brine that would shift it to heading 0711
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming pest-free status and compliance with USDA import regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying mini heads (under 340g) which go to 0705.11.20.00; weigh and document accurately
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Butterhead Head Lettuce
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.
Crispino Head Lettuce
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.
Salad Bowl Head Lettuce
Salad Bowl lettuce forms compact heads with frilled, tender leaves perfect for gourmet salads. Under HTS 0705.11.40.00, it qualifies as 'other' head lettuce, fresh or chilled, distinct from mini heads or specialized stats.
Nevada Head Lettuce
Nevada lettuce is a dark green head variety with excellent shelf life, popular in wholesale markets. It is imported under HTS 0705.11.40.00 as other fresh or chilled head (cabbage) lettuce.
Parris Island Head Lettuce
Parris Island is a cos-type head lettuce with upright growth and flavorful leaves for salads. Classified in HTS 0705.11.40.00 for other head lettuce varieties, fresh or chilled.
Tropicana Head Lettuce
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