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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
Lentils processed beyond provisional preservation into pickles shift to Chapter 20.
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.