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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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