Fresh Red Lentils from Japan
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.
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
• Confirm splitting occurred pre-drying; true fresh splits stay in 0708
• Batch-test for moisture to distinguish from dried red lentils in 0713
• Partner with certified chillers to maintain chain of custody records