Oakleaf Lettuce from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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