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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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