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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with preservatives like sulfur dioxide for transport
Preserved lentils unsuitable for immediate consumption fall under heading 0711 for provisionally preserved vegetables.
If dried for long-term storage
Dried lentils, whether or not skinned or split, are classified in heading 0713 for dried leguminous vegetables.
If peas instead of lentils
Peas, even shelled and fresh, have a specific subheading under 0708.20, separate from other leguminous vegetables like lentils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh vegetables
• Declare exact variety (e.g
• green vs. brown) and shelled status to avoid misclassification into dried lentil codes
• Monitor temperature logs during transit to maintain 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification as dried goods
Related Products under HTS 0708.90.15.00
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.
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.