Green Leaf Lettuce from China
Loose heads or bunches of fresh Green Leaf lettuce, a popular salad green, chilled for transport. HTS 0705.19.20.80 covers this as 'other' lettuce entered June 1-Oct 31, excluding named varieties or off-season shipments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit if from pest-risk countries; declare country of origin accurately
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain <4°C; temperature logs prevent rejection at border