Baby Romaine Lettuce Bunches from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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