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Oakleaf Lettuce

Fresh oakleaf lettuce with lobed, oak-like green or red leaves, prized by gourmet markets. HTS 0705.19.40 includes this specialty lettuce variety, fresh or chilled.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709Higher: 30% vs 17.5%

If mixed with herbs as salad blend

Blends with non-lettuce greens may classify under other fresh vegetables.

0712.90.30.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried for long-term storage

Dried forms excluded from Chapter 7 fresh vegetables.

0705.21.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If witloof chicory heads

Chicory (Cichorium) has separate subheadings from Lactuca sativa lettuce.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specialty varieties like oakleaf require precise naming on entry docs for CBP review

Ship in modified atmosphere bags to slow respiration and maintain tenderness

Organic certification mandatory for 'certified organic' claims per statistical notes