Green Leaf Lettuce Bunches from China
Fresh green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in bunches, loose and crisp, entered chilled from June to October. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0705.19.20 due to seasonal import timing, distinct from head varieties. Popular for wraps and fresh eating.
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
• Bundle securely to prevent damage; inspect for E. coli risks per FDA guidelines
• Confirm entry port has cold storage facilities to maintain chain of custody
• Separate from iceberg in manifests to avoid averaging into head lettuce codes