Dried French Green Lentils (Puy Style) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EU origin verification if claiming Puy PDO, affecting duty under preferential tariffs
• Ensure no skinning or splitting has occurred, as that could trigger different subheadings
• Monitor for aflatoxin testing requirements in destination markets for dried pulses