Frozen Red Lentils from China
Frozen red lentils are split and skinned varieties of Lens culinaris, frozen after cooking by steaming or boiling. Classified under HTS 0710.29.15.00 for frozen shelled lentils, they are commonly used in Indian dals and ready meals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with 'frozen cooked lentils' to distinguish from raw or dried, aiding CBP classification
• Ensure supplier provides processing records showing steaming/boiling prior to freezing per chapter notes
• Watch for moisture content issues; excessive ice glaze can lead to reclassification or duties on added weight