HTS US: 0705.00.0000
Description
This heading encompasses fresh or chilled lettuces and chicories, including all edible parts of the plants.
- Fresh: Lettuces and chicories that have not undergone any preservation process, typically kept at temperatures just above freezing to maintain freshness.
- Chilled: Vegetables that have been cooled to near 0°C (32°F) without freezing, to extend shelf life while maintaining quality.
The classification includes all common varieties of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium species), whether whole heads, leaves, or other edible parts.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II:
- Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
- Heading 0705: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
0705.00.0000– Specific to fresh or chilled lettuces and chicories.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The HS heading 0705 is generally consolidated under a single 10-digit code in the USHTS due to the specificity of the product.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0705.00 | Lettuce and chicory, fresh or chilled | Includes all varieties such as iceberg, romaine, butterhead lettuces and endives, escarole, radicchio chicories. |
0705.00.0000 |
Fresh or chilled lettuces and chicories | Typical commercial packaging includes whole heads, loose leaves, or trimmed portions. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
For accurate classification, the following are excluded:
- Prepared or preserved lettuces and chicories (e.g., canned, pickled, or otherwise preserved) fall under Chapter 20.
- Frozen lettuces or chicories are classified under Heading 0710.
- Other leafy vegetables such as spinach or kale are classified under different headings (e.g., 0709).
- Seeds or roots of chicory used for other purposes are classified elsewhere.
Notes
- USDA Import Regulations:
- The importation of fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory is subject to USDA and FDA requirements, including phytosanitary certificates and inspection to prevent pest introduction.
- Duty Rates: Most fresh or chilled lettuces and chicories are duty-free or subject to low ad valorem rates, but importers should verify current HTS rates as these may vary with trade agreements.
- Packaging and Labeling: Proper labeling including country of origin and product description is mandatory for customs clearance.
Declaration Example
Product:
Shipment of fresh, whole iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
US HTS Code:
0705.00.0000(Lettuce and chicory, fresh or chilled)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Typically duty-free but verify current HTS schedules.
Additional Requirements: USDA phytosanitary certificate and FDA prior notice required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0709:
- Other vegetables, fresh or chilled (e.g., spinach, kale).
- HTS 0710: Frozen vegetables, including frozen lettuces and chicories.
- HTS 2005: Vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (e.g., canned or pickled lettuces).
- HTS 1212: Plants and parts of plants for medicinal, perfumery, or insecticidal uses (including chicory roots used for coffee substitutes).
