Fresh Butterhead Lettuce (Salanova Type) from China
Salanova butterhead lettuce is a hybrid Lactuca sativa variety with uniform, small heads and buttery leaves designed for whole-head presentation. Classified in HTS 0705.19.4040 as other fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce.
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
• Confirm varietal identity with supplier invoices specifying 'butterhead' to avoid other lettuce categories
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for lettuce from quarantined regions
• Avoid hydroponic labeling issues; ensure it's classified by botanical type, not growing method