Romaine Lettuce Heads from China
Fresh romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) are crisp, elongated leaves harvested whole for salads and wraps. Classified under HTS 0705.19.40 as other lettuce varieties excluding iceberg, fresh or chilled, not suitable for immediate consumption without preparation.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming lettuce is free of pests like leafminers
• Maintain cold chain at 0-4°C during transit to prevent wilting and comply with FDA fresh produce safety rules
• Declare exact variety as 'romaine' to avoid misclassification as iceberg under 0705.11