Frozen Brown Lentils from China
Frozen whole brown lentils are harvested, shelled, lightly cooked by steaming or boiling, then quick-frozen for preservation. HTS 0710.29.15.00 applies to these leguminous vegetables, ideal for salads and side dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis if blended with other legumes to avoid misclassification
• Use FDA prior notice for frozen vegetables to expedite entry; include lot codes for traceability