Chilled Romaine Lettuce Bulk Packs from Germany
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 — 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
• 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