Lettuce — HTS 0705
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled
Chapter 07 › Heading 0705
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0705 is a four-digit product category for fresh or chilled lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium species). It groups these vegetables together based mainly on what the product is and its condition when imported—not on how it is packaged or marketed. “Fresh or chilled” generally means the product has not been preserved by freezing, drying, cooking, or another processing method that would place it elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 0705 and then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical suffixes. Those lower-level provisions commonly distinguish the product by botanical or commercial type, such as lettuce versus chicory and the particular kind listed in the tariff text. Confirm the complete description, unit of quantity, and any applicable statistical notes in the current official HTSUS, because the eight-digit code—not the heading alone—is used for entry reporting.
What to check
- Confirm that the goods are lettuce or chicory covered by heading 0705, rather than another leafy vegetable.
- Verify that the goods are fresh or chilled and have not been frozen, dried, cooked, pickled, or otherwise preserved.
- Identify the specific type or variety using the product’s botanical identity, commercial description, packaging, and supplier documents.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under 0705; do not stop at the four-digit heading or choose by product name alone.
- Check the current HTSUS notes, units of quantity, and any agency requirements, and ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the product description is unclear.
HTS heading 0705 summary
Lettuce is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0705.11 | Head lettuce (cabbage lettuce) |
| 0705.19 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0705.21.00.00 👉 | Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) | 0.15¢/kg | Free | 4.4¢/kg |
| 0705.29.00.00 👉 | Other | 0.15¢/kg | Free | 4.4¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0705?
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.