Fresh Celtuce Heads

Fresh celtuce, or stem lettuce, features thick edible stems with loose leaves, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.99.90 covers it as other fresh or chilled vegetables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina20%+35.0%55%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0705.11.20Lower: 17.5% vs 55%

If primarily leaf lettuce

Leaf-heavy celtuce may classify with head lettuce.

0709.91.00.00Lower: 28.8% vs 55%

If globe artichokes or similar stemmed

Stem structure akin to artichoke bases.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Separate stems from leaves if sold components to match descriptions

โ€ข Refrigerate at 0-1ยฐC for optimal chilled preservation

โ€ข Check for bitterness levels affecting quality claims

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