0705.19.20.80 - Other

This classification, 0705.19.20.80, pertains to "Other" lettuce varieties that are fresh or chilled, not specifically identified as Romaine, Butterhead, or Red and Green Leaf lettuce. It encompasses all other types of lettuce not enumerated at the same level, provided they meet the general criteria for inclusion under heading 0705. This category is particularly relevant when the lettuce is entered into the United States during the period from June 1 to October 31, inclusive, in any given year.

The distinction of this category from its siblings lies in the exclusion of specific lettuce types. Romaine lettuce (0705.19.20.20) is characterized by its elongated head and sturdy leaves, while Butterhead lettuce (0705.19.20.40) forms loose, buttery heads. Red and Green Leaf lettuce (0705.19.20.60) refers to varieties with loose, non-heading leaves, typically differentiated by color. Therefore, this "Other" category would capture lettuce types that do not fit neatly into these defined descriptions, such as loose-leaf varieties with different colorations or less common head-forming types, when imported during the specified seasonal window.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is therefore based on the definitive exclusion of the specifically named lettuce types and the adherence to the seasonal entry requirement. Importers should ensure that the lettuce being declared does not conform to the physical or descriptive characteristics of Romaine, Butterhead, or Red and Green Leaf lettuce to properly utilize this residual classification.