Customs tariff code 0705: Salate (Lactuca sativa) und Chicorée (Cichorium spp.), frisch oder gekühlt
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0705 covers Salate (Lactuca sativa) und Chicorée (Cichorium spp.), frisch oder gekühlt. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
0705 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 07. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 0705
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 07EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS
- 0705Salate (Lactuca sativa) und Chicorée (Cichorium spp.), frisch oder gekühlt
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Switzerland | 0 % | Preferential tariff quota |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| North Macedonia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| CARIFORUM | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören frische oder gekühlte Salate (Lactuca sativa), deren wichtigste Varietät der Kopfsalat ist. Hierher gehört auch Chicorée (Cichorium-Arten), einschließlich Endivie, frisch oder gekühlt, insbesondere der nachstehenden hauptsächlichen Varietäten: 1) Chicorée-Witloof (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum). 2) Breitblättrige Endivie (Cichorium endivia var. latifolia). 3) Krause Winterendivie (Cichorium endivia var. crispa). Nicht zu dieser Position gehören Zichorienpflanzen und -wurzeln (Position 0601 oder 1212).
1. Zu Kapitel 7 gehören nicht Erzeugnisse zu Futterzwecken der Position 1214 (RV E0701000). 2. In den Positionen 0709 bis 0712 umfasst der Begriff „Gemüse“ auch genießbare Pilze, Trüffeln, Oliven, Kapern, Zucchini (Courgettes), Kürbisse, Auberginen, Zuckermais (Zea mays var. saccharata), Früchte der Gattungen Capsicum und Pimenta, Fenchel und Küchenkräuter wie Petersilie, Kerbel, Estragon, Kresse und Majoran (Majorana hortensis oder Origanum majorana) (RV E0702000). 3. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0705 cover?
Code 0705 covers Salate (Lactuca sativa) und Chicorée (Cichorium spp.), frisch oder gekühlt. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0705?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 0705. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 0705?
The first six digits form the HS code: 0705. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0705 have?
0705 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0705 sit in the tariff?
0705 sits in this hierarchy: 07 EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0705?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0705. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 0705 change?
0705 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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