Red Leaf Lettuce from Japan
Fresh chilled Red Leaf lettuce with reddish-tinged leaves, used in salads, entered during U.S. lettuce season. Classified in 0705.19.20.80 as other lettuce, fresh or chilled, for June-October imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure varietal identification on invoices; 'red leaf' must match Lactuca sativa specs
• Traceability docs from farm to port aid FDA audits for food safety compliance