Red Leaf Lettuce from China
Fresh red leaf lettuce with burgundy-tinged, crisp leaves for colorful salads. Classified in HTS 0705.19.40 as other lettuce (Lactuca sativa), 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
• Color variation doesn't change classification; declare as 'red leaf' to match invoices
• Refrigerate at 32°F with 95-100% humidity to extend shelf life up to 14 days
• Check for E. coli risks; provide grower affidavits if from high-risk regions