Baby Spinach Mix Lettuce Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)