Product classification
HS code for Cabbage lettuce: 0705.11
Vegetables, cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled.
Classification of cabbage lettuce under HS 0705.11
Cabbage lettuce, which includes the popular Iceberg variety, is classified under HS code 0705.11. This classification is found in Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables. Heading 0705 is specifically for lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.). The subheading 0705.11 is reserved for cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) that is in a fresh or chilled state. The classification is determined by the botanical species and the physical form of the vegetable. Cabbage lettuce is characterized by leaves that fold over each other to form a compact, round head, similar in appearance to a cabbage, although it belongs to a completely different botanical family. The classification follows GRI 1, as the description in the HS nomenclature perfectly matches the product. It is important to note that this code only applies to fresh or chilled lettuce; if the lettuce were prepared or preserved in a way not specified in Chapter 7 (such as being cooked or frozen), it would move to a different chapter or heading. The precision of this code ensures that agricultural trade statistics can distinguish between head lettuce and other leafy greens, which may have different tariff rates or import quotas.
- Covers
- Iceberg lettuce
- Fresh cabbage lettuce
- Chilled head lettuce
- Crisphead lettuce varieties
- Butterhead lettuce (when in head form)
- Also under 0705.11
- Great Lakes 118 iceberg
- Buttercrunch butterhead
- Green Towers iceberg
Codes often confused with 0705.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for cabbage lettuce is HS code 0704.90, which covers actual cabbages. Despite the name cabbage lettuce, it is a member of the Lactuca genus, not the Brassica genus. Another frequent error is using HS code 0705.19, which is for other types of lettuce such as Romaine (Cos) or leaf lettuce. If the lettuce does not form a tight, cabbage-like head, it must be classified under 0705.19. Additionally, if the lettuce is frozen, it must be classified under heading 0710 rather than 0705.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070511 (the code used for cabbage lettuce), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070511 (the code used for cabbage lettuce) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 070511, not only cabbage lettuce.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $548M 47% of world exports
- 2 United States $105M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $89M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $166M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $123M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $94M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cabbage lettuce
Brazil classifies cabbage lettuce under NCM 0705.11.00: HS 0705.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cabbage lettuce
What is the HS code for Cabbage lettuce?
The HS code for Cabbage lettuce is 070511 (Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) is 0705.11.
How do I classify Cabbage lettuce for customs?
Cabbage lettuce is classified under HS code 070511 — Vegetables; cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include Romaine lettuce?
No, Romaine lettuce is considered a non-heading lettuce and is classified under HS code 0705.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of cabbage lettuce (HS 070511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070511 (the code used for cabbage lettuce) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($548M, 47% of world exports), the United States ($105M) and the Netherlands ($89M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cabbage lettuce (HS 070511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070511 (the code used for cabbage lettuce) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($166M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($123M) and Canada ($94M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cabbage lettuce the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070511 for Cabbage lettuce is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cabbage lettuce in Brazil?
In Brazil, cabbage lettuce (HS 070511) is classified under NCM 0705.11.00.