Chilled Bibb Lettuce from Mexico
Bibb lettuce is a smaller, tender butterhead variety (Lactuca sativa) with delicate, cupped leaves ideal for salads. It enters under HTS 0705.19.4040 specifically for fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce, excluding heading varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers to keep temperatures at 0-2°C, preventing spoilage and duty disputes
• Provide origin certificates confirming variety as butterhead to match statistical reporting
• Inspect for yellowing leaves upon arrival, as discoloration may lead to rejection or reclassification