Certified Organic Green Lentils from Japan
Dried, shelled green lentils certified organic, including varieties like Eston or Laird, suitable for cooking soups and stews. These fall under HTS 0713.40.20.15 as shelled, dried leguminous vegetables that are green lentils certified organic per General Statistical Note 6. They are not treated for provisional preservation under heading 0711.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify organic certification against USDA NOP or equivalent standards listed in General Statistical Note 6 for accurate reporting
• Provide detailed documentation of harvest, processing, and chain-of-custody to prove 'certified organic' status at customs
• Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with non-organic lentils, which could lead to reclassification or penalties