Fresh Bibb Lettuce from China
Bibb lettuce, a premium butterhead type with small, cupped leaves and mild flavor, supplied fresh for market. HTS 0705.19.20.40 covers it during the specified summer/fall import window as fresh or chilled lettuce.
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
• Use ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup; inspect for decay common in butterhead varieties
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements 2-8 hours before arrival for fresh produce
• Document variety via grower certificates to distinguish from similar butterheads like Boston