Frozen Masoor Dal Lentils from Germany
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.
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
• 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