Butterhead Lettuce from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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