Baby Butterhead Lettuce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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