Baby Lettuce Mix from China
Fresh or chilled baby lettuce mix (Lactuca sativa varieties), tender young leaves, imported seasonally June-October. Under HTS 0705.19.20 as 'other' lettuce, not separated by type. Used in pre-washed salad bags.
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
• Specify 'mixed varieties' on invoices; pure varieties may use different stats
• Test for pesticide residues per FDA import alerts on leafy greens
• Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation and spoilage claims