Fresh Celtuce Heads from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate stems from leaves if sold components to match descriptions
• Refrigerate at 0-1°C for optimal chilled preservation
• Check for bitterness levels affecting quality claims