Fresh Celtuce Heads from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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