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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically reported as certified organic in statistical breaks
Some sub-statistical notes differentiate organic for reporting, but base classification remains.
If temporarily preserved while organic
Preservation for transport excludes from fresh even if organic.
If actually cabbage mislabeled as lettuce
Botanical misidentification shifts to cabbage headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA or equivalent organic certification matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Segregate organic shipments to prevent cross-contamination with conventional produce
• Document soil-based or approved organic growing methods to support certification claims
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.
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.