Baby Romaine Lettuce Bunches from China
Smaller baby romaine lettuce plants, fresh or chilled, classified under HTS 0705.19.20.20 for June-October imports. These immature heads of Lactuca sativa provide tender leaves ideal for salads.
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
• Confirm immature size doesn't qualify as 'cut'; whole plants stay in 0705
• Use ventilated crates to prevent wilting during transit, maintaining 'fresh' status
• Avoid bundling with other greens; mixed packs may reclassify under 0714