Nevada Head Lettuce from China
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.
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 ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments of perishables
• Calibrate scales for accurate weight declarations to match statistical notes
• Monitor for E. coli outbreaks; enhanced testing may apply seasonally