Organic Boston Lettuce Heads from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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