Chilled Puy Lentils from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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