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

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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