0705.19.40.40/Chilled Buttercrunch Lettuce/Japan

Chilled Buttercrunch Lettuce from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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