Frozen Masoor Dal Lentils

Frozen masoor dal refers to red split lentils (Lens culinaris), cooked by boiling then frozen for export. Classified in HTS 0710.29.15.00 as frozen lentils, staple in South Asian cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If imported as dried masoor dal

Split dried lentils are under 0713.20; state of preservation (frozen vs dried) determines heading.

0710.29Same rate: 17.5%

If other frozen leguminous vegetables

If not purely lentils, may fall under residual 'other' frozen legumes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use regional names like 'masoor' in descriptions but specify botanical name for CBP clarity

Check for varietal purity; admixtures with peas can trigger reclassification

Provide steaming time logs to confirm 'cooked by steaming or boiling' criterion