French Green Lentil Seeds for Planting

Premium French green lentil seeds (du Puy variety) packaged for agricultural sowing, with high germination rates. Classified under HTS 0713.40.10.00 as shelled, dried lentil seeds designated for sowing, excluding those for food use.

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.

0713.40Same rate: 35%

If split or otherwise processed beyond simple shelling

Split lentils or those further prepared for consumption shift to this statistical breakout.

1209.25.00Same rate: 35%

If sold in bulk for hybrid seed production

Ungerminated lentil seeds not shelled may fall under Chapter 12 for field crop seeds.

0713.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mixed with other leguminous vegetables

Mixtures of dried leguminous vegetables, even for sowing, are classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include seed analysis reports showing minimum germination percentage to support sowing classification

• Check for varietal restrictions or noxious weed seed limits under USDA import regulations

• Label packages clearly as 'For Sowing Only' to prevent reclassification as food product