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
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+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

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

โ€ข Ship in modified atmosphere bags to slow respiration and maintain tenderness

โ€ข Organic certification mandatory for 'certified organic' claims per statistical notes