Lollo Rosso Lettuce from China
Fresh Lollo Rosso, a curly red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa), chilled for summer import June 1 to October 31. HTS 0705.19.20 applies to this specialty 'other' lettuce variety during the designated period. Prized for frilly texture in gourmet 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
Import Tips
• Provide botanical confirmation if challenged on 'lettuce' status
• EU-sourced needs specific pest protocols under USDA regulations
• Harvest timing affects shelf life; import within 7-10 days post-harvest