0705.19.40.60 - Red and green leaf lettuce

This HTS category, 0705.19.40.60, specifically classifies red and green leaf lettuce that does not fall into other more specific subheadings. It encompasses varieties commonly referred to as loose-leaf lettuce, characterized by their non-heading growth habit and distinct, ruffled or lobed leaves. These lettuces are typically sold fresh or chilled and are primarily used for culinary purposes, such as in salads and sandwiches.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Romaine lettuce (0705.19.40.20) is characterized by its elongated, upright head with crisp, dark green outer leaves and a pale heart. Butterhead lettuce (0705.19.40.40) forms a loose, soft head with tender, buttery leaves. This category for "Red and green leaf lettuce" covers all other types of lettuce that do not fit these specific descriptions, including varieties like oakleaf, Lollo Rosso, and other loose-leaf types, regardless of their color or leaf shape, as long as they are not heading types.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 0705.19.40.60 relies on the absence of characteristics that would place the product into the more specific sibling categories. Importers should ensure that the lettuce in question is indeed a non-heading variety and does not possess the defining physical attributes of Romaine or Butterhead lettuce to ensure correct entry.