Baby Spinach Mix Lettuce Blend from China
Fresh baby lettuce blended with spinach for mesclun-style mixes, primarily Lactuca sativa. Classifies under HTS 0705.19.40 if lettuce predominant, fresh/chilled.
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
• Prove >50% lettuce content via lab analysis for correct heading
• Clamshell packaging must list ingredients; comply with FSIS labeling
• High respiration rate; use MAP (modified atmosphere packaging)