Fresh or Chilled Head Lettuce (Cabbage Lettuce)

Line 0705114000 applies when the date of entry falls between November 1 and May 31. CBP uses the date the entry summary is filed (or the date of release under certain entry types) to determine which seasonal line applies. Shipments that arrive near the seasonal boundary — particularly in late October or early June — require careful timing to ensure the correct line is used, as the duty rate may differ between seasonal and non-seasonal lines.

Organic head lettuce must be classified under 0705110010 rather than the non-organic line 0705110050. USDA National Organic Program certification documentation must accompany the shipment, and the organic status must be verifiable through the certifying agent. Misclassifying conventional lettuce as organic — or failing to provide adequate certification — can result in both customs and USDA compliance issues.