Baby Romaine Lettuce Packs from China
Immature baby romaine lettuce, smaller heads or leaves packed fresh or chilled in retail clamshells. Classified as romaine lettuce under HTS 0705.19.40.20 within 'other' fresh lettuce, as size does not change botanical variety (Lactuca sativa). Intended for immediate salad use.
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
• Use country-of-origin marking on packs; baby romaine often from Mexico or Canada requires clear labels
• Ensure packs are not washed/pre-cut, as that could reclassify under processed vegetables
• Comply with FSMA rules for traceability in fresh produce imports