Oakleaf Red Lettuce from China
Oakleaf red lettuce is a specialty variety of red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves and mild flavor. It qualifies under HTS 0705.19.40.60 as red leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled, due to its loose-leaf structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Use variety-specific labels to distinguish from other lettuces and ensure accurate HTS declaration
• Inspect for E. coli risks with origin country testing protocols before shipment
• Coordinate with FDA prior notice for perishable produce to expedite entry