Batavia Lettuce (Summer Crisp) from China

Fresh Batavia or summer crisp lettuce with crunchy ribs and mild flavor, a hybrid between leaf and romaine. HTS 0705.19.40.80 includes this less common variety as 'other' fresh or chilled lettuce. Ready for retail without processing.

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

Test for pesticide residues; EU-sourced lettuce often exceeds US MRLs

Use modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf life during trans-Pacific shipping

Document harvest date; imports over 7 days old face higher spoilage rejection risk