Chilled Buttercrunch Lettuce

Buttercrunch is a popular butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa) heirloom variety with crunchy ribs and soft outer leaves, supplied fresh or chilled. HTS 0705.19.4040 covers this other butterhead type explicitly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0705.19.20Same rate: 17.5%

If leaf lettuce not forming heads

Non-heading leaf lettuces have distinct subheadings from butterhead heads.

0909.62.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If erroneously dried and ground

Processed seeds would fall outside Chapter 7 into spices.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If seed-bearing parts only

Vegetable products for sowing are classified differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor humidity at 95-100% in transit to prevent tip burn common in butterhead varieties

Use clear packaging showing leaf condition to facilitate customs inspection

Declare exact variety on entry documents for accurate statistical reporting