Green Leaf Lettuce

Fresh green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) offers tender, ruffled green leaves perfect for sandwiches and fresh salads. This loose-leaf variety is explicitly covered under HTS 0705.19.40.60 for red and green leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0705.19Same rate: 17.5%

If romaine or cos lettuce

Romaine lettuce has upright heads and is classified separately under 0705.19.10 from loose leaf varieties.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen vegetables move to Chapter 07 heading 0710, as freezing alters the state beyond fresh or chilled.

0704.90.40Higher: 55% vs 17.5%

If considered cabbage family

Misidentification as fresh cabbage could shift to 0704.90, but lettuce remains in 0705 per botanical definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure origin is approved for lettuce imports to meet quarantine rules

Document chilled temperature logs to prove product remains fresh and suitable for immediate consumption

Avoid overpacking to prevent bruising, which could lead to claims of damage or reclassification