Brined Lentils for Storage

Lentils preserved in brine or sulfur water solely to ensure provisional preservation during transport or storage, unsuitable for immediate eating as they require rinsing and cooking. Fits HTS 0711.90.20.00 for leguminous vegetables under Chapter Note provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

0711.40.00Higher: 42.7% vs 35%

If dried bambara beans or other specific dried legumes

Dried forms of certain leguminous vegetables are in separate subheadings of 0711, but not provisionally preserved.

2008.40.00Higher: 50.3% vs 35%

If prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

Lentils processed beyond provisional preservation into pickles shift to Chapter 20.

0713.10.20Same rate: 35%

If simply dried peas or lentils

Dried leguminous vegetables without any preservation solution are in heading 0713.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document treatment process to prove provisional status; avoid additives that make them consumer-ready

Comply with phytosanitary requirements for legumes to expedite clearance

Related Products under HTS 0711.90.20.00

Provisional Chickpeas in Brine

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) preserved provisionally in a brine solution for transport and storage, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing like cooking. Classified under HTS 0711.90.20.00 as leguminous vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation per Chapter Note to heading 0711.

Sulfur-Preserved Green Split Peas

Green split peas treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during storage and transport, remaining unfit for direct consumption. HTS 0711.90.20.00 covers such leguminous vegetables explicitly allowed by the Chapter Note.

Brine-Preserved Fava Beans

Fresh fava beans (broad beans) in preservative brine solution for short-term storage, unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption per Chapter Note. As leguminous vegetables, they are under HTS 0711.90.20.00.

Provisionally Preserved Cowpeas in Sulfur Water

Cowpeas (black-eyed peas) preserved in sulfur water to prevent spoilage during transport, requiring further preparation before eating. This leguminous vegetable matches HTS 0711.90.20.00 criteria for provisional preservation.

Mung Beans in Preservative Brine

Mung beans treated with brine for provisional preservation during storage, unfit for immediate human consumption. Classified as leguminous vegetables in HTS 0711.90.20.00 per Chapter Note.

Soybeans Provisionally Preserved in Brine

Soybeans preserved solely in brine for transport and storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption without processing. As a leguminous vegetable, it qualifies for HTS 0711.90.20.00.