Salad Bowl Head Lettuce from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit if from quarantined regions to avoid border rejections
• Document harvest date to confirm freshness within allowable import windows
• Separate heads properly in packaging to prevent damage claims shifting value declarations