Red Leaf Lettuce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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