Hydroponic Butter Lettuce from China
Fresh hydroponically grown butter lettuce heads, soil-less cultivation. Still HTS 0705.19.40 as fresh/chilled other lettuce; growing method irrelevant.
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
• Growing method doesn't affect classification; declare as 'hydroponic' for traceability
• Cleaner product; faster CBP clearance but verify nutrient solutions
• Roots often intact; trim pre-entry if required