Baby Butterhead Lettuce
Immature baby butterhead lettuce heads, smaller and more tender, harvested early for gourmet salads. Remains under HTS 0705.19.20.40 as fresh/chilled butterhead during June-Oct period.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other small lettuce varieties
Statistical breaks exist for mini/round types, but butterhead stays specific.
If dried for culinary use
Dried vegetables shift out of fresh chapter to 08 if processed beyond chilling.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'baby' size (<150g/head) in invoices to match statistical definitions if applicable
• Use hydrocooling immediately post-harvest to extend shelf life during transit
• Avoid trimming leaves pre-import; whole heads preferred for classification
Related Products under HTS 0705.19.20.40
Fresh Butterhead Lettuce Heads
Butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa), such as Boston or Bibb varieties, with loose, tender leaves forming a soft, buttery head. Classified under HTS 0705.19.20.40 when entered fresh or chilled during June 1 to October 31, as it's a specific type of lettuce outside heading 0705.11 for cabbage lettuce.
Chilled Boston Lettuce
Boston lettuce, a butterhead variety with soft, supple leaves ideal for salads, imported chilled to maintain freshness. Falls under HTS 0705.19.20.40 for butterhead lettuce entered fresh or chilled from June 1 to October 31.
Fresh Bibb Lettuce
Bibb lettuce, a premium butterhead type with small, cupped leaves and mild flavor, supplied fresh for market. HTS 0705.19.20.40 covers it during the specified summer/fall import window as fresh or chilled lettuce.
Organic Butterhead Lettuce
Certified organic butterhead lettuce grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled for health-conscious consumers. Qualifies for HTS 0705.19.20.40 when seasonally entered, with organic standards per General Note 6.