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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered November 1 to May 31
Off-season entries for other lettuce types use this code; butterhead follows seasonal timing strictly.
If considered a different leafy vegetable
Some tender greens might shift to heading 0709 if not strictly lettuce (Lactuca sativa).
If frozen
Frozen vegetables, even if provisionally preserved, fall under Chapter 07 heading 0710.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove chilled status and prevent rejection
• Label clearly as 'butterhead' variety with scientific name (Lactuca sativa) for customs verification
• Watch for reclassification if mixed with other lettuces; import pure lots to avoid blending issues
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.
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.
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.