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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried
Dried black lentils classified with other dried lentils in 0713.10.
If preserved in sulfur water
Chapter Note specifies sulfur-preserved vegetables under 0711.
If dried and ground into powder resembling pepper
Ground dried legumes could mimic excluded Capsicum in 0904 per Chapter Note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use high-resolution photos in documentation to verify color and freshness
• Comply with EU/US residue limits for specialty imports
• Insure against transit damage, as premium varieties have high value
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.
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.
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.