HS Code 0705
Fresh Lettuce and Chicory
HS code 0705 covers fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory (including endive), essential for the fresh salad industry and retail food sectors globally.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0705 — Fresh Lettuce and Chicory
This heading covers fresh or chilled lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory types including endives. It includes head lettuce, leaf lettuce, and witloof chicory.
What's included
- Iceberg lettuce
- Romaine lettuce
- Witloof chicory
- Radicchio
- Curly endive
What's excluded
- Spinach → use
0709(Spinach belongs to 'other vegetables' under 0709.) - Baby leaf salad mixes → use
0709(If containing items like arugula or baby spinach, they may default to 0709.)
Common examples
- Crates of Iceberg lettuce
- Fresh Romaine hearts
- Chilled Belgian endives
- Radicchio for restaurant supply
Frequently asked questions
What is witloof chicory?
It is a type of chicory forced in the dark to produce a pale, compact head, often called 'Belgian endive'.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 15%
- Documentation: Check for local 'E. coli' and 'Salmonella' testing requirements for leafy greens.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Spain, United States, Mexico
- Top importers: Canada, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Lettuce has a very short shelf life; air freight or rapid road transport is usually preferred.
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