Chilled Romaine Lettuce Hearts
Romaine lettuce hearts are the inner, tender leaves of romaine heads, trimmed and chilled for extended shelf life in retail. This product fits HTS 0705.19.40.20 as 'other' fresh or chilled romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa), excluding head or leaf varieties specified elsewhere. It is suitable for direct consumer use in salads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leaf lettuce instead of romaine
Leaf lettuce varieties like loose-leaf or butterhead have separate statistical suffixes under 'other' lettuce.
If frozen
Frozen vegetables, even if just chilled initially, transfer to heading 0710 for frozen state.
If sold as a salad mix with other greens
Cabbage-based mixes or other fresh salad mixtures may classify under heading 0704 if predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for fresh produce
• Avoid plastic bagging that could imply processing; use ventilated packaging to stay 'fresh or chilled'
• Check for varietal purity to confirm romaine classification over generic lettuce
Related Products under HTS 0705.19.40.20
Fresh Romaine Lettuce Heads
Romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) are fresh or chilled compact heads with elongated, crisp leaves, ideal for Caesar salads. Classified under HTS 0705.19.40.20 as fresh or chilled lettuce other than iceberg or cabbage types, specifically romaine. They remain suitable for immediate consumption without further preservation.
Organic Fresh Romaine Lettuce
Certified organic romaine lettuce grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh or chilled for organic markets. Falls under HTS 0705.19.40.20 for romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa), with organic status noted per General Statistical Note 6 but not changing classification. Remains in fresh/chilled state for immediate consumption.
Baby Romaine Lettuce Packs
Immature baby romaine lettuce, smaller heads or leaves packed fresh or chilled in retail clamshells. Classified as romaine lettuce under HTS 0705.19.40.20 within 'other' fresh lettuce, as size does not change botanical variety (Lactuca sativa). Intended for immediate salad use.
Hydroponic Romaine Lettuce
Romaine lettuce grown hydroponically without soil, harvested fresh or chilled, often with cleaner appearance. HTS 0705.19.40.20 covers this as standard fresh romaine (Lactuca sativa), regardless of growing method, provided it's not processed. Suitable for direct retail sale.