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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen lentils fall under Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables.
If dried whole Puy variety
Any drying process moves to 0713 for dried leguminous vegetables.
If pickled or brined
Preserved by vinegar or acetic acid uses Chapter 20 heading 2005.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain varietal certification for premium pricing and accurate declaration
• Avoid over-chilling leading to freezing, which may classify as frozen (0710)
• Declare organic status per General Statistical Note 6 if certified
Related Products 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.
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.