Baby Butterhead Lettuce from Germany
Immature baby butterhead lettuce heads, smaller and more tender, harvested early for gourmet salads. Remains under HTS 0705.19.20.40 as fresh/chilled butterhead during June-Oct period.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Specify 'baby' size (<150g/head) in invoices to match statistical definitions if applicable
• Use hydrocooling immediately post-harvest to extend shelf life during transit
• Avoid trimming leaves pre-import; whole heads preferred for classification