Chilled Puy Lentils from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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