Romaine Lettuce Heads from China
Fresh or chilled romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa), upright and leafy, entered June through October. Falls under HTS 0705.19.20 as 'other' lettuce during the specified seasonal window, not fitting precise head or leaf categories. Ideal for Caesar salads and fresh market sales.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly with variety and entry date; CBP may inspect for seasonal applicability
• Ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements, including pest risk analysis for foreign regions
• Avoid any dehydration or wilting that could trigger provisional preservation rules under 0711