Dried Black Beluga Lentils
Black beluga lentils are small, shiny, caviar-like dried lentils, shelled and dried for gourmet applications in salads and side dishes. They are categorized under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as other dried lentils not fitting specific varietal or organic breaks. Their intact skin and firm texture hold up well in cooking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of a type specified in other subheadings
Certain named varieties like Masoor move out of the residual 'other, other' category.
If peas rather than lentils
Misidentification as peas would shift to pea headings; lentils are distinctly Lens culinaris.
If fruits of Capsicum crushed or ground
Chapter note excludes dried, ground peppers from Chapter 7, but lentils remain here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include fumigation certificates if shipped in bulk bags to meet quarantine rules for pulse imports
• Avoid mixing varieties in one shipment to prevent reclassification or valuation issues at entry
• Check for varietal-specific quotas, as some lentils face tariff-rate quotas under trade agreements
Related Products under HTS 0713.40.20.85
Dried Green Lentils
Dried green lentils (Lens culinaris) are shelled leguminous vegetables that have been dehydrated for long-term storage and cooking. They fall under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as other dried lentils, neither specifically described elsewhere nor certified organic. These are whole, unsplit lentils suitable for soups, stews, and salads after rehydration.
Dried Brown Lentils
Dried brown lentils are hulled, shelled seeds of the lentil plant, air-dried for preservation and culinary use in dishes like dal and curries. Classified under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as other non-organic, non-specific lentils. They retain their shape during cooking, distinguishing them from red split varieties.
Dried French Green Lentils (Puy Style)
Dried French green lentils, often Puy-style from similar regions, are premium shelled lentils prized for their earthy flavor and texture in French cuisine. HTS 0713.40.20.85 covers them as other dried lentils, excluding certified organic or split forms. They require longer cooking but hold shape excellently.
Dried Petite Crimson Lentils
Petite crimson lentils are small, whole dried red-brown lentils, shelled for use in hearty soups and Indian recipes. They classify under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as residual other dried lentils. Unlike split red lentils, these remain whole post-drying.
Dried Laird Lentils
Laird lentils are large-seeded, dried green-brown lentils popular in North American markets for their versatility in cooking. HTS 0713.40.20.85 includes them as other shelled, dried lentils not organic or split. They are often used whole in salads and pilafs.
Dried Eston Lentils
Eston lentils are small green dried lentils known for quick cooking and nutty flavor, shelled for retail and foodservice. Under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as other dried lentils. Ideal for everyday meals without pre-soaking.