Red Split Lentils from China
Dried red lentils that have been shelled, split, and skinned, commonly used in soups, curries, and dal dishes. They fall under HTS 0713.40.20.50 as 'other red lentils' that are dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, and processed by splitting. This classification applies to bulk or packaged forms not further prepared for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 14% to qualify as dried; provide certificates of origin for preferential duty rates
• Ensure labeling includes country of origin and net weight to avoid customs delays
• Watch for misclassification as fresh lentils under 0711