0705.19.20.40 - Butterhead lettuce

This HTS classification, 0705.19.20.40, specifically designates "Butterhead lettuce" when imported into the United States during the period of June 1st through October 31st, inclusive, of any given year. Butterhead lettuce is characterized by its loosely formed, rounded head of soft, pale green leaves, distinct from the tighter, more elongated heads of Romaine or the ruffled leaves of Red and Green Leaf varieties. This classification applies solely to fresh or chilled butterhead lettuce.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note the specific varietal names. While 0705.19.20.20 covers Romaine lettuce, identified by its sturdy, upright leaves and elongated shape, and 0705.19.20.60 covers Red and Green Leaf lettuces, characterized by their loose, ruffled leaf structure and color, this category is exclusively for butterhead types. The sibling category 0705.19.20.80 serves as a residual classification for any other types of lettuce not specifically enumerated, provided they meet the general conditions of Chapter 7 and are within the seasonal import window.

As this node represents a "leaf node" within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of butterhead lettuce for import purposes during the specified seasonal period is definitive at this level. Importers should ensure that the product is indeed butterhead lettuce and that the entry falls within the June 1st to October 31st timeframe to correctly utilize this tariff code.