Product classification
HS code for Leaf lettuce: 0705.19
Vegetables, lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled.
Classification of leaf lettuce under HS 0705.19
Leaf lettuce is classified under HS code 0705.19. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0705 is specifically dedicated to lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.). The classification logic for lettuce is divided into two main subheadings: 0705.11 for "Cabbage lettuce" (also known as head lettuce, such as Iceberg) and 0705.19 for "Other." Leaf lettuce varieties, which do not form a compact, rounded head or "heart" like a cabbage, are classified under the "Other" category. This includes varieties where the leaves grow loosely from a central stalk. The product must be fresh or chilled to remain in this heading; frozen or dried lettuce would be classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Romaine lettuce (Cos lettuce)
- Red leaf lettuce
- Green leaf lettuce
- Oak leaf lettuce
- Lollo Rossa and Lollo Bionda varieties
- Also under 0705.19
- Little Gem Romaine
- Red Salad Bowl
- Black Seeded Simpson
- Grand Rapids
Codes often confused with 0705.19
Common mistake. Leaf lettuce is most commonly misclassified under HS code 0705.11. This error occurs because 0705.11 is for "Cabbage lettuce," which refers only to varieties that form a tight, cabbage-like head. Another misclassification is HS code 0709.99 (Other vegetables, fresh or chilled). However, since lettuce has its own specific heading (0705), the General Rules of Interpretation require the use of the more specific heading over a general vegetable category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070519 (the code used for leaf lettuce), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070519 (the code used for leaf lettuce) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 19% 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 070519, not only leaf lettuce.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $491M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $476M 24% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $285M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $401M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $372M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $362M 17% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 leaf lettuce
Brazil classifies leaf lettuce under NCM 0705.19.00: HS 0705.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leaf lettuce
What is the HS code for Leaf lettuce?
The HS code for Leaf lettuce is 070519 (Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled leaf lettuce (other than cabbage lettuce) is 0705.19.
How do I classify Leaf lettuce for customs?
Leaf lettuce is classified under HS code 070519 — Vegetables; lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is Romaine lettuce considered leaf lettuce or cabbage lettuce?
Romaine lettuce (Cos lettuce) is classified under 0705.19 as "Other" lettuce because it does not form the specific rounded, compact head characteristic of cabbage lettuce (0705.11).
Which countries are the top exporters of leaf lettuce (HS 070519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070519 (the code used for leaf lettuce) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($491M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($476M) and Mexico ($285M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 leaf lettuce (HS 070519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070519 (the code used for leaf lettuce) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($401M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($372M) and the United States ($362M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Leaf lettuce the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070519 for Leaf 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 leaf lettuce in Brazil?
In Brazil, leaf lettuce (HS 070519) is classified under NCM 0705.19.00.