Fresh Red Lentils from China
Fresh red lentils, often split post-harvest but still chilled and fresh, cook quickly and are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are classified under this tariff item as other leguminous vegetables because they are fresh or chilled, not dried.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the lentils are not dried or split in a way that constitutes processing beyond shelling; if dried, they belong under heading 07.13
• Keep records of the chill chain from harvest to border crossing
• Check if the goods are subject to a seasonal suspension under Supplementary Note 2 before shipping