Romaine Lettuce Heads from China
Fresh romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa), typically weighing 0.5-1 kg each, used for salads and wraps. Classified under HTS 0705.19.40.80 as other fresh or chilled lettuce varieties excluding iceberg and leaf types. Remains suitable for immediate consumption without further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like lettuce aphids
• Maintain cold chain at 0-4°C during transit to prevent spoilage and comply with FDA import alerts
• Declare exact variety and weight accurately to avoid reclassification to other lettuce subheadings