Butterhead Lettuce from China

Fresh butterhead or Boston lettuce (Lactuca sativa), soft and loose-leafed heads, chilled for import June 1 to October 31. HTS 0705.19.20 applies to this 'other' lettuce type during peak domestic shortage periods. Known for tender texture in salads.

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

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Import Tips

• Use refrigerated containers to preserve freshness; temperature logs help prove chilled status

• Check for country-specific restrictions; Mexico and Canada have streamlined lettuce protocols

• Document varietal purity to prevent confusion with leaf lettuce under different statistical suffixes