Frozen Green Lentils from Germany
Frozen green lentils (Lens culinaris) are shelled leguminous vegetables that have been uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water before freezing. They fall under HTS 0710.29.15.00 as frozen lentils, distinct from fresh or dried forms, suitable for soups and stews after thawing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the lentils were frozen after steaming or boiling in water, as per Chapter 7 notes, to confirm suitability under 0710
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary documentation to meet FDA import requirements for frozen vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as dried lentils (0713), which changes the tariff rate significantly