Chilled Boston Lettuce from China
Boston lettuce, a butterhead variety with soft, supple leaves ideal for salads, imported chilled to maintain freshness. Falls under HTS 0705.19.20.40 for butterhead lettuce entered fresh or chilled from June 1 to October 31.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove chilled status and prevent rejection
• Label clearly as 'butterhead' variety with scientific name (Lactuca sativa) for customs verification
• Watch for reclassification if mixed with other lettuces; import pure lots to avoid blending issues