Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 070511

About vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled

HS code 070511 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled head lettuce, a staple vegetable in many cuisines around the world. As a member of the Lactuca sativa species, head lettuce is a popular ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and various other dishes. This code plays a significant role in the global trade of fresh produce, contributing to food security and the diversification of dietary options for consumers.

Production process

Head lettuce is typically grown in open fields or greenhouses, with the crop requiring well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and moderate temperatures for optimal growth. The production process involves sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and carefully managing irrigation, fertilization, and pest control throughout the growing season. Harvesting is done manually or mechanically, with the heads being carefully selected, trimmed, and packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of head lettuce under HS code 070511 include high-quality seeds or seedlings, arable land, water for irrigation, fertilizers, and various agricultural equipment and machinery. Additionally, labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crop is a crucial input. Depending on the region, access to transportation and storage facilities may also be important for the efficient distribution of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070511 is fresh or chilled head lettuce, which is then consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products. Other 070510 (Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled) and 070599 Vegetables, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading no. 0705 codes may also consume the output of 070511, as head lettuce is often used in salad mixes and other vegetable-based dishes.

Revisions to 070511

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 070511. The most recent 1 version of this code (070511) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 070511 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0705'>0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070511'>070511: Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070519'>070519: Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070521'>070521: Vegetables; witloff chicory (cichorium intybus var. foliosum), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070529'>070529: Vegetables; chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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