Baby Spinach Mix Lettuce Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)