Chilled Buttercrunch Lettuce from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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