Chilled Buttercrunch Lettuce
Buttercrunch is a popular butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa) heirloom variety with crunchy ribs and soft outer leaves, supplied fresh or chilled. HTS 0705.19.4040 covers this other butterhead type explicitly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leaf lettuce not forming heads
Non-heading leaf lettuces have distinct subheadings from butterhead heads.
If erroneously dried and ground
Processed seeds would fall outside Chapter 7 into spices.
If seed-bearing parts only
Vegetable products for sowing are classified differently.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Monitor humidity at 95-100% in transit to prevent tip burn common in butterhead varieties
• Use clear packaging showing leaf condition to facilitate customs inspection
• Declare exact variety on entry documents for accurate statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 0705.19.40.40
Fresh Boston Lettuce Heads
Boston lettuce, a type of butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa), features soft, loose leaves with a buttery texture, typically sold in whole heads. It is classified under HTS 0705.19.4040 as fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce, distinct from crisphead varieties like iceberg.
Chilled Bibb Lettuce
Bibb lettuce is a smaller, tender butterhead variety (Lactuca sativa) with delicate, cupped leaves ideal for salads. It enters under HTS 0705.19.4040 specifically for fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce, excluding heading varieties.
Fresh Butterhead Lettuce (Salanova Type)
Salanova butterhead lettuce is a hybrid Lactuca sativa variety with uniform, small heads and buttery leaves designed for whole-head presentation. Classified in HTS 0705.19.4040 as other fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce.
Organic Boston Lettuce Heads
Certified organic Boston butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa) grown without synthetic pesticides, sold fresh or chilled in heads. Falls under HTS 0705.19.4040 for butterhead lettuce; organic status per General Statistical Note 6.