Red Leaf Lettuce
Fresh red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) features vibrant red-tinged leaves with a crisp texture, ideal for salads and garnishes. It is classified under HTS 0705.19.40.60 as fresh or chilled red and green leaf lettuce, distinct from head or iceberg varieties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If head lettuce like iceberg
Head-type lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) falls under 0705.11 as a distinct variety from loose-leaf types.
If preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation during storage or transport shift to Chapter 71, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If mixed with other fresh vegetables in bulk harvest
Certain fresh salad vegetables may be grouped under 0709.60 if not specifically lettuce, based on commercial packaging.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS requirements
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to preserve freshness and avoid reclassification as unfit for immediate consumption
• Label clearly as 'fresh red leaf lettuce' to prevent misclassification; watch for weight tolerances in documentation
Related Products under HTS 0705.19.40.60
Green Leaf Lettuce
Fresh green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) offers tender, ruffled green leaves perfect for sandwiches and fresh salads. This loose-leaf variety is explicitly covered under HTS 0705.19.40.60 for red and green leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled.
Oakleaf Red Lettuce
Oakleaf red lettuce is a specialty variety of red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves and mild flavor. It qualifies under HTS 0705.19.40.60 as red leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled, due to its loose-leaf structure.
Lollo Rosso Lettuce
Lollo Rosso is a curly red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) prized for its frilly, burgundy leaves and nutty taste in gourmet salads. Classified under HTS 0705.19.40.60 for fresh or chilled red leaf lettuce.
Buttercrunch Green Lettuce
Buttercrunch green lettuce is a soft, loose-leaf variety (Lactuca sativa) with buttery texture, fitting HTS 0705.19.40.60 as green leaf lettuce, fresh or chilled.
Red Sails Lettuce
Red Sails lettuce features loose, ruffled red-green leaves (Lactuca sativa), classified as red leaf lettuce under HTS 0705.19.40.60 for fresh or chilled imports.
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce
Salad Bowl green lettuce (Lactuca sativa) has finely cut, green leaves suited for mesclun mixes, under HTS 0705.19.40.60 as green leaf lettuce.