Green Leaf Lettuce from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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