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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If baby leaf or loose leaf lettuce
Loose or baby leaves may fall under other statistical categories if not in heads.
If dried
Dried vegetables are excluded from Chapter 7 fresh provisions.
If mixed salad greens including non-lettuce
Mixtures with other vegetables like herbs shift to other fresh vegetables heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm varietal identity with supplier invoices specifying 'butterhead' to avoid other lettuce categories
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for lettuce from quarantined regions
• Avoid hydroponic labeling issues; ensure it's classified by botanical type, not growing method
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.
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.
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.