Oakleaf Lettuce from China
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.
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
• 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