Organic Boston Lettuce Heads from China
Certified organic Boston butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa) grown without synthetic pesticides, sold fresh or chilled in heads. Falls under HTS 0705.19.4040 for butterhead lettuce; organic status per General Statistical Note 6.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include USDA or equivalent organic certification matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Segregate organic shipments to prevent cross-contamination with conventional produce
• Document soil-based or approved organic growing methods to support certification claims