HS Code 0705Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled
4 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 14 in Chapter 07 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to pick the right subheading before you look up who trades these goods.
Goods answering to “Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled” split into 4 six-digit codes, 070511 through 070529. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 5 of 14 in Chapter 07, Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible, which runs to 73 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0705
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 070511 | Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled |
| 070519 | Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled |
| 070521 | Vegetables; witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled |
| 070529 | Vegetables; chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled |
What HS code 0705 covers
Heading 0705 groups two salad crops. One is lettuce, known in botany as lactuca sativa. The other is chicory, which belongs to the cichorium family. Only fresh or chilled vegetables belong here.
A heading is the first four digits of a tariff code. Customs offices use it for customs classification when goods cross a border. Two more digits make the six-digit subheadings, and those are the numbers you quote on forms and in data searches. All Chapter 07 vegetables follow this same pattern, so what you learn here works for the other headings too.
Lettuce HS code and chicory HS code: the plain-English labels
Two subheadings are for lettuce and two are for chicory. In each pair, one code names a specific type and the other catches everything else of that crop.
- 070511: head lettuce, also called cabbage lettuce
- 070519: all other lettuce
- 070521: witloof chicory
- 070529: all other chicory
Difference between HS 070511 and 070519, and how to choose
Start with the shape of the lettuce. Head lettuce forms a round head of tightly packed leaves. Lettuce that does not form this kind of head, such as loose-leaf types, goes under 070519.
Chicory works the same way. Witloof chicory is the type with the botanical name cichorium intybus var. foliosum. If your goods match that wording, use 070521. Any other chicory goes under 070529.
Next, check the state of the goods. Lettuce that is frozen or dried is classified elsewhere. If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down. Always match the exact customs wording for the code you pick.
Headings next to 0705: where other goods belong
Many vegetables look similar on a market stall but sit in different headings. These are the boundaries that matter most for lettuce and chicory.
- Cabbages, kale and similar brassicas go under 0704.
- Tomatoes have their own heading, 0702.
- Fresh vegetables not named anywhere else in the chapter go under 0709.
- Frozen vegetables go under 0710.
- Vegetables kept only provisionally, for example in brine, go under 0711.
- Dried vegetables go under 0712.
How to find buyers and suppliers of lettuce by HS code
A code is only useful if it leads you to real trade. Search by the six-digit code you chose, and you can see the import export data for that product. Each record is a shipment record taken from customs filings, so you work from what was actually shipped.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To get started, open the import data or export data pages, or go straight to buyer data and supplier data for lettuce and chicory.
Related
- Chapter 07: vegetables, roots and tubers
- HS 0704 cabbages and brassicas
- HS 0702 tomatoes
- HS 0709 other fresh vegetables
- HS 0710 frozen vegetables
- HS 0711 provisionally preserved vegetables
- HS 0712 dried vegetables
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Nearby headings in Chapter 07
- 0701Potatoes; fresh or chilled2 codes
- 0702Tomatoes; fresh or chilled1 code
- 0703Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or…3 codes
- 0704Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or…3 codes
- 0706Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar…2 codes
- 0707Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled1 code
- 0708Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled3 codes
- 0709Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled16 codes
- 0710Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen8 codes
- 0711Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for…5 codes
- 0712Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further…7 codes
- 0713Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried12 codes
Who ships under 0705?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 0705: common questions
What is the HS code for lettuce?
Lettuce falls under heading 0705. Head lettuce, also called cabbage lettuce, is 070511. All other lettuce is 070519.
What is the HS code for chicory?
Witloof chicory is 070521. Any other chicory is 070529. Both sit under heading 0705.
What is the difference between HS 070511 and 070519?
070511 is for cabbage (head) lettuce. 070519 is for lettuce other than cabbage lettuce.
Does HS 0705 include frozen or dried lettuce?
No.
How can I find importers and exporters of lettuce under HS 0705?
Pick the right six-digit code, then search it on EximDataX to see import and export records. The buyer data and supplier data pages show you where to look for the parties behind the shipments.
Which code do I use if I am not sure my chicory is witloof?
Check the customs wording for 070521. It names the type cichorium intybus var. foliosum. If your goods do not match it, use 070529, or try the HS code classifier.
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