Chilled Romaine Lettuce Hearts from China
Romaine lettuce hearts are the inner, tender leaves of romaine heads, trimmed and chilled for extended shelf life in retail. This product fits HTS 0705.19.40.20 as 'other' fresh or chilled romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa), excluding head or leaf varieties specified elsewhere. It is suitable for direct consumer use in 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
• Obtain FDA prior notice via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for fresh produce
• Avoid plastic bagging that could imply processing; use ventilated packaging to stay 'fresh or chilled'
• Check for varietal purity to confirm romaine classification over generic lettuce