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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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