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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If iceberg type
Iceberg lettuce, with its round, firm heads, falls under a specific subheading for that variety within fresh lettuce.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for provisional preservation
Vegetables preserved solely for transport or storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption, move to Chapter 07 heading 0711.
If wilted or processed beyond fresh/chilled
Other vegetables fresh or chilled, like mixed salad greens, may shift if romaine is no longer distinctly identifiable as lettuce.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh produce
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid reclassification as provisionally preserved
• Label clearly as 'Romaine Lettuce' to match HTS description and prevent customs disputes on variety
Related Products under HTS 0705.19.40.20
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.
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.