Romaine Lettuce Heads
Fresh romaine lettuce heads (Lactuca sativa), typically weighing 0.5-1 kg each, used for salads and wraps. Classified under HTS 0705.19.40.80 as other fresh or chilled lettuce varieties excluding iceberg and leaf types. Remains suitable for immediate consumption without further processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If iceberg (crisphead) variety
Iceberg lettuce has a distinct statistical heading due to its compact head structure and market dominance.
If leaf lettuce like red leaf or green leaf
Loose-leaf varieties without formed heads fall under the specific 'leaf lettuce' subheading.
If preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide for transport
Provisional preservation treatments make it unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting to Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like lettuce aphids
• Maintain cold chain at 0-4°C during transit to prevent spoilage and comply with FDA import alerts
• Declare exact variety and weight accurately to avoid reclassification to other lettuce subheadings
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Butterhead Lettuce (Boston/Bibb)
Fresh butterhead lettuce with soft, buttery leaves forming loose heads, ideal for gourmet salads. Falls under HTS 0705.19.40.80 as 'other' fresh or chilled lettuce not specified elsewhere in the heading. Chilled but ready for direct retail sale.
Red Leaf Lettuce Bunches
Fresh bunches of red leaf lettuce with crinkled, red-tinged outer leaves, popular in mesclun mixes. HTS 0705.19.40.80 covers this as other lettuce varieties, fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. Excludes dried or preserved forms.
Green Leaf Lettuce Heads
Fresh green leaf lettuce with tender, frilly leaves suitable for sandwiches and salads. Classified in HTS 0705.19.40.80 as other fresh lettuce, distinct from iceberg and specifically enumerated leaf types. Chilled condition preserves freshness.
Batavia Lettuce (Summer Crisp)
Fresh Batavia or summer crisp lettuce with crunchy ribs and mild flavor, a hybrid between leaf and romaine. HTS 0705.19.40.80 includes this less common variety as 'other' fresh or chilled lettuce. Ready for retail without processing.
Lollo Rosso Lettuce
Fresh Lollo Rosso, an Italian curly red lettuce with oak-leaf shape and bitter tang. Falls under HTS 0705.19.40.80 as other specialty lettuce varieties, fresh or chilled. Prized for decorative salad applications.
Oak Leaf Lettuce Green
Fresh green oak leaf lettuce mimicking oak leaves, tender and nutty flavored. HTS 0705.19.40.80 captures this as other fresh lettuce for salad mixes. Chilled to maintain crispness.