Chilled Romaine Lettuce Bulk Packs from Canada
Bulk packs of chilled romaine lettuce harvested fresh and cooled to extend shelf life, specifically for imports during June-October under HTS 0705.19.20.20. This covers whole heads of Lactuca sativa romaine, not processed beyond chilling.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Ensure temperature logs show chilling only, not freezing, to stay in fresh category
• Label packages clearly as 'Romaine (Lactuca sativa)' to match HTS description and avoid reclassification
• Check for quota applicability during peak season; exceedances may trigger higher duties