Green Leaf Lettuce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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