Baby Red Leaf Lettuce from China
Baby red leaf lettuce consists of young, tender small leaves of Lactuca sativa with red hues, harvested fresh or chilled at immature stage. Falls under HTS 0705.19.20.60 for red leaf lettuce entered June 1-October 31. Ideal for gourmet salads due to delicate flavor.
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
• Specify 'baby' size on docs (typically <10cm leaves); distinguish from mature to avoid value disputes
• Use expedited chilled air freight for short shelf life; monitor for E. coli risks with lab tests
• Avoid common error of packing in bulk cartons—use ventilated crates for airflow