Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 0705.11.00: Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 0705.11.00 covers Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce). The third-country duty rate is 12.000 % MIN 2.000 EUR DTN G, plus import VAT.

0705.11.00 is CN code 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
0705.11.00
Third-country duty
12.000 % MIN 2.000 EUR DTN G
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
3

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 07EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS
  2. 0705Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled
  3. 0705.11Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)
  4. 0705.11.00Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)

From HS code to customs tariff code 0705.11.00

HS code0705.116 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code0705.11.008 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty12.000 % MIN 2.000 EUR DTN GMFN
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference
Switzerland0 %Preferential tariff quota
Türkiye0 %Tariff preference
Andorra0 %Tariff preference
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
North Macedonia0 %Tariff preference
Bosnia and Herzegovina0 %Tariff preference
CARIFORUM0 %Tariff preference
Papua New Guinea0 %Tariff preference
Jordan0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %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

PLPL-WIT-2012-01466Issued by PLValid until 2018-12-19

Mieszanka świeżych, umytych i rozdrobionych liści sałat: sałaty lodowej (55%) - Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata, frisee (15%) - Cichorium endivia L. var. crispum Lam., radcchio (15%) - Cichorium intybus. Lar. var. foliosum i marchwii (10%) - Daucus carota L.; w opakowaniu z folii o określonej gramaturze.

PLPL-WIT-2010-00656Issued by PLValid until 2016-07-18

Surówka ze świeżych, umytych warzyw, zawierająca w składzie: sałatę lodową (65%), marchew, liście endywii, frisee i radicchio, prezentowana w opakowaniach o różnej gramaturze. Surówka pakowana w zmodyfikowanej atmosferze MAP.

PLPL-WIT-2010-00632Issued by PLValid until 2016-07-06

Sałata świeża (Lactuca sativa var.capitata), krojona lub w całości. Produkt pakowany w zmodyfikowanej atmosferze MAP.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 0705

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).

Kapitel 07

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. …

Abschnitt II

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 0705.11.00 cover?

Code 0705.11.00 covers Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 0705.11.00?

The third-country duty rate for 0705.11.00 is 12.000 % MIN 2.000 EUR DTN G. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 0705.11.00?

The first six digits form the HS code: 070511. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 0705.11.00 have?

0705.11.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 0705.11.00 sit in the tariff?

0705.11.00 sits in this hierarchy: 07 EDIBLE VEGETABLES AND CERTAIN ROOTS AND TUBERS > 0705 Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled > 070511 Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce). The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 0705.11.00?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 0705.11.00, for example PLPL-WIT-2012-01466. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

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 0705.11.00 change?

0705.11.00 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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