Hydroponic Green Leaf Lettuce

Hydroponically grown green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) without soil, featuring clean, vibrant loose leaves, fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0705.19.20.60 for June-October entries as green leaf lettuce. Grown in controlled environments for consistent quality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0705.19Same rate: 17.5%

If hydroponic entered November-May

Season dictates subheading for all leaf lettuce types.

1108.19.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If flours or dehydrated from hydroponic production

Processed forms (dehydrated) exclude from fresh Chapter 07.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 17.5%

If dried provisionally for storage

Dried vegetables classify under heading 0712.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Include hydroponic certification if claiming pesticide-free; doesn't change HTS but aids marketing

Maintain strict cold chain (0-4°C); temperature breaches can lead to rejection as 'not fresh'

Related Products under HTS 0705.19.20.60

Fresh Red Leaf Lettuce

Fresh red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) features loose, ruffled leaves with deep red outer edges and green inner leaves, harvested fresh or chilled. It falls under HTS 0705.19.20.60 as red leaf lettuce entered between June 1 and October 31. This variety is prized for salads due to its crisp texture and mild, nutty flavor.

Baby Red Leaf Lettuce

Baby red leaf lettuce consists of young, tender small leaves of Lactuca sativa with red hues, harvested fresh or chilled at immature stage. Falls under HTS 0705.19.20.60 for red leaf lettuce entered June 1-October 31. Ideal for gourmet salads due to delicate flavor.

Fresh Green Leaf Lettuce

Fresh green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) consists of tender, loose green leaves ideal for salads and sandwiches, maintained fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0705.19.20.60 for green leaf varieties entered June 1 to October 31. It provides a crisp texture and fresh flavor without bitterness.

Organic Red Leaf Lettuce

Certified organic red leaf lettuce grown without synthetic pesticides, featuring vibrant red-tipped leaves, fresh or chilled. It qualifies for HTS 0705.19.20.60 as red leaf lettuce in the specified June-October entry period. Organic certification adds value for health-conscious markets.

Butterhead Red Leaf Lettuce Blend

Butterhead-style red leaf lettuce blend with soft, buttery textured red and green leaves, fresh or chilled. HTS 0705.19.20.60 applies to red/green leaf lettuce entered seasonally June-October. Offers mild flavor for premium salad mixes.

Fresh Lollo Rosso Lettuce

Lollo Rosso, a curly red leaf lettuce variety (Lactuca sativa), with frilly deep red leaves, fresh or chilled. Fits HTS 0705.19.20.60 as red leaf lettuce for June 1-October 31 entries. Popular in European-style salads for texture.