Hydroponic Romaine Lettuce from China
Romaine lettuce grown hydroponically without soil, fresh or chilled for summer imports under HTS 0705.19.20.20. Classification focuses on botanical identity (Lactuca sativa) regardless of growing method.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• No special docs for hydroponic; treat as standard fresh with phytosanitary cert
• Rinse residues from nutrient solutions to meet MRLs for contaminants
• Label as 'hydroponic romaine' optional but helps traceability