Lentils
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled: > Other leguminous vegetables: > Lentils
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0708.90.15.00
Fresh Green Lentils
Fresh green lentils (Lens culinaris) are harvested at peak ripeness and chilled for preservation, classified under HTS 0708.90.15.00 as shelled leguminous vegetables, fresh or chilled. They are typically small, green legumes used in salads or quick-cooking dishes.
Fresh Brown Lentils
Fresh brown lentils are whole, unsplit legumes picked fresh and chilled, falling under HTS 0708.90.15.00 for other leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. They offer an earthy flavor ideal for soups when minimally processed.
Chilled Whole Green Lentils Unshelled
Unshelled fresh green lentils in their pods, chilled immediately after harvest, are classified under HTS 0708.90.15.00 as other leguminous vegetables. This form preserves natural moisture for premium markets.
Fresh Red Lentils
Fresh red lentils, often split post-harvest but still chilled and fresh, qualify under HTS 0708.90.15.00 for shelled leguminous vegetables. They cook quickly and are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Chilled Puy Lentils
Puy lentils, a premium French variety with slate-green color, are harvested fresh or chilled for gourmet use under HTS 0708.90.15.00. Their firm texture holds up in cooking.
Fresh Black Beluga Lentils
Fresh black beluga lentils, resembling caviar in appearance, are chilled shelled legumes under HTS 0708.90.15.00. Prized for salads and high-end dishes.
Chilled Organic Green Lentils
Certified organic fresh green lentils, grown without synthetic pesticides and chilled, fall under HTS 0708.90.15.00. Ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Fresh Large French Lentils
Fresh large green French lentils, shelled and chilled, classified as other leguminous under HTS 0708.90.15.00. Known for robust flavor in stews.