Buttercrunch Green Lettuce from Germany
Buttercrunch green lettuce is a soft, loose-leaf variety (Lactuca sativa) with buttery texture, fitting HTS 0705.19.40.60 as green leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for pesticide residues to comply with FDA maximum residue limits
• Use refrigerated containers with ethylene absorbers to extend shelf life
• Avoid mixing with head lettuces in shipments to prevent classification errors