Chilled Boston Lettuce from Germany
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 — 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
• 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