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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinned or split and dried
Dried, skinned or split lentils move to statistical suffixes under 0713.20 for processed dried legumes.
If provisionally preserved in brine
Brine-treated lentils for storage are covered by 0711, excluding immediate consumption.
If green beans or similar pod vegetables
Podded leguminous vegetables like fresh green beans use 0708.10, distinct from lentils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide country-of-origin documentation specifying harvest date to prove 'fresh or chilled' status
• Ensure pods are removed if shelled; unshelled must still be fresh to qualify under this code
• Avoid common pitfall of moisture content exceeding chilled thresholds, which could shift to preserved categories
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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.
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.