Butterhead Lettuce from China
Fresh butterhead or Boston lettuce features soft, buttery leaves ideal for loose-leaf salads. Falls under HTS 0705.19.40 as other fresh or chilled lettuce, distinct from crisphead iceberg types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Label as 'butterhead' or 'Boston' lettuce; test for pesticide residues per FDA guidelines
• Use ventilated crates to prevent excess moisture and rot during sea or air freight
• For organic, provide certification per General Statistical Note 6 to qualify for preferential treatment